Head of Projects (Construction) at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Summary

• The Head of Projects will serve as the most senior technical and operational leader of the construction division, with full accountability for project delivery, cost control, quality, timelines, profitability, and compliance across all construction and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Executive Leadership
• Project & Program Delivery
• Commercial & Cost Management (Quantity Surveying Leadership)
• Government & Institutional Projects
• Contract, Procurement & Negotiation
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• People, Team & Capability Development
• Financial & Performance Accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project delivery performance (time, cost, quality)
• Profit margins and cost variance control
• Bid success rate and pipeline growth
• Safety and compliance metrics
• Client satisfaction and repeat business
• Team performance and leadership effectiveness

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree is a strong advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with atleast 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive
• tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced Project Management & Program Control
• Expert-level Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
• Government procurement & bidding expertise
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
• Financial acumen and P&L management
• Stakeholder management at executive and government levels
• Leadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure.