Head of Project Management Office at X-Force Engineering Limited

Department    Project Management Office (PMO)
Units Overseen    HSE | Project Planning | QA/QC | Construction Operations (Site Engineers) | Quantity Surveying
Reports To    Managing Director
Grade Level    Senior Management
Location    Head Office / Project Sites (as required)

Job Purpose / Role Summary

The Head of Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire project delivery function of X-Force Engineering Limited. The role holder has overall responsibility for five operational units — HSE, Project Planning, QA/QC, Construction Operations, and Quantity Surveying — ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Head of PMO provides strategic and operational oversight of the company's full project portfolio, drives delivery excellence across all sites, and ensures that X-Force Engineering consistently meets and exceeds client expectations on every engagement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Project Management Office, directing the unit heads of HSE, Project Planning, QA/QC, Construction Operations, and Quantity Surveying to ensure cohesive, high-performance project delivery across all active and pipeline projects
• Establish and enforce project delivery standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks across the company's entire project portfolio, ensuring consistency, accountability, and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and client requirements
• Oversee project planning and scheduling across all projects, ensuring baseline programmes are realistic, resource-loaded, and regularly updated, with schedule and cost variances proactively identified and mitigated; maintain executive oversight of HSE performance across all sites, championing a zero-harm culture and enforcing compliance with Nigerian HSE regulations
• Ensure QA/QC systems and Inspection and Test Plans are effectively implemented on all projects, and oversee the Quantity Surveying function to ensure accurate cost planning, BOQ preparation, variation management, and final account settlements are handled in the company's commercial interest
• Serve as the senior client interface for all project delivery matters — managing escalations, resolving disputes, chairing progress meetings with key clients, and ensuring client satisfaction is maintained at the highest level across the portfolio
• Report to the Managing Director on overall project portfolio performance, resource utilisation, risk exposure, and financial delivery, and provide delivery capability input to support major business development and tender pursuits

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution --- Minimum
• M.Sc. in Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or MBA --- Strongly Required at this level
• COREN Full Registration (R.Eng.) --- Mandatory
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) --- Mandatory

Required Certifications & Licences

• COREN Full Registration (R.Eng.) --- Mandatory
• NSE Corporate or Fellow Membership --- Mandatory
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner --- Mandatory at this level
• Primavera P6 Certification --- Required
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification --- Advantage
• FIDIC or NEC Contract Management Certification --- Strong Advantage

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years post-qualification experience in engineering project management, construction management, or infrastructure delivery, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or head of department role
• Demonstrated experience managing and directing multi-disciplinary delivery teams encompassing project planners, HSE officers, QA/QC officers, site engineers, and quantity surveyors
• Extensive experience with Nigerian procurement regulations, FIDIC or NEC contract administration, and client management in both public and private sector engineering projects
• Strong background in construction operations and site management, with the technical credibility to provide effective oversight of site engineers and construction activities
• Track record of implementing project management systems, quality management frameworks, and HSE management plans across multiple simultaneous project sites

Key Competencies & Skills

• Mastery of project management methodologies (PMI/PRINCE2) and delivery governance across multi-project portfolios
• Strong cross-disciplinary technical knowledge spanning civil/structural engineering, construction operations, HSE, QA/QC, and quantity surveying
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills — able to direct, develop, and hold accountable heads of five distinct operational units
• Commercial acumen — contract administration, cost control, variation management, and claims handling
• Outstanding stakeholder and client management skills, with the confidence to represent the company at senior client and regulatory levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure across multiple concurrent project challenges

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Portfolio-level project delivery on time --- schedule variance within ±10% across all active projects
• Portfolio cost performance --- project cost variance within ±5% of approved budgets company-wide
• Zero lost-time injury (LTI) incidents attributable to HSE management failures across all project sites
• QA/QC compliance --- zero major non-conformances at client or regulatory inspections; NCR close-out rate of 100% within agreed timeframes
• Client satisfaction score of 85% or above across all active projects per quarterly client survey
• Monthly project portfolio performance report submitted to the Managing Director by the 5th of every month

Working Conditions

• Combination of Head Office and active project site-based work, with regular travel to all X-Force Engineering project sites across Nigeria
• Frequent client meetings, site visits, and project progress reviews requiring flexibility beyond standard working hours
• May involve occasional travel outside Nigeria for professional development, partnerships, or international client engagements