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. This role combines deep technical expertise in Project Management and Quantity Surveying with
executive leadership, commercial acumen, and government & private sector project delivery excellence. The role holder will also act as the de facto Divisional Head of the construction subsidiary, translating Group strategy into executable, profitable construction outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership to the team as the Head of the construction subsidiary.
- Translate Group strategy into clear project, growth, and execution plans.
- Represent the construction business at Group Executive, government, and regulatory levels.
- Build a high-performance, safety-driven, and delivery-focused project organization.
- Drive scalability of construction operations across sectors (infrastructure, buildings, civil works, PPPs).
Project & Program Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from bid stage to handover and defect liability period.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Establish and enforce project governance, reporting structures, and delivery standards.
- Resolve high-risk project issues including delays, cost overruns, disputes, and claims.
- Approve project execution strategies, schedules, and delivery methodologies.
Commercial & Cost Management (Quantity Surveying Leadership)
- Provide executive oversight on cost planning and estimating, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cash
- flow forecasting, value engineering, interim valuations and final accounts.
- Ensure margin protection and cost discipline across all projects.
- Lead commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Manage claims, variations, dispute resolution, and contract close-out processes.
Government & Institutional Projects
- Lead government and public sector project bidding, including pre-qualification and tender
- strategy, technical and commercial submissions, PPP and concession models.
- Maintain strong working relationships with MDAs, regulators, and public institutions.
- Ensure full compliance with procurement laws, bid rules, and contract conditions.
- Drive successful execution of federally and state-funded projects.
Contract, Procurement & Negotiation
- Provide final approval and oversight on major contracts and procurement decisions.
- Lead high-value negotiations with Clients, Government entities, EPC partners, and Key subcontractors and suppliers
- Ensure contracts are commercially sound, risk-balanced, and legally defensible.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards, Quality assurance systems, Building codes and construction regulations
- Champion a zero-tolerance safety culture across all sites.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, labor, and statutory requirements.
People, Team & Capability Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior project and commercial teams.
- Build succession pipelines for project leadership roles.
- Drive performance management, accountability, and professional excellence.
- Foster collaboration between site teams, consultants, and head office functions.
Financial & Performance Accountability
- Own the P&L performance of the construction subsidiary.
- Monitor project profitability, cost leakage, and working capital.
- Provide accurate executive reporting to Group leadership.
- Support audits, investor reviews, and due diligence processes.
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
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth in a performance-driven Construction Company.
- Performance Bonuses.
- Health Insurance.
- Employer Contributory Pension.
- Supportive team culture and enabling environment.
Gmail
Yahoomail