Project Manager (Preferably an Engineer) at Fort Knox Group

Salary: 1.4 Million Monthly Gross

Reports To: General Manager / Managing Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Direct the development of comprehensive project execution plans, master schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Establish project milestones and critical paths to ensure seamless execution across all phases – from interior fit-out and renovations to civil construction works.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and provide high-level direction to site engineering and design teams.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning and mobilization through execution, commissioning, and handover.

Financial & Cost Management

• Take full ownership of the project budget, including cost forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Approve major procurement orders and validate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) accuracy to prevent budget overruns.
• Manage contract variations and negotiate with vendors to optimize project profitability.

Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight

• Ensure all project activities strictly adhere to Nigerian building codes, engineering standards, and company quality benchmarks.
• Review and sign off on major technical submissions, structural drawings, and material specifications.
• Conduct high-level site audits to verify that \"as-built\" progress matches approved designs.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, consultants (Architects, Interior Designers, Structural
• Engineers), and regulatory authorities.
• Manage the selection and performance of subcontractors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and timelines.
• Facilitate executive-level progress meetings and project briefings.
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Risk, HSE & Change Management

• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Enforce a \"Zero Tolerance\" safety culture, ensuring strict compliance with Health, Safety, and
• Environment (HSE) protocols on site.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field. A

• Master\'s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certification (COREN, NSE, NIOB, PMP, or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in construction project management, preferably with exposure to interior design, renovations, and civil works.
• Demonstrated success in managing medium to large-scale building projects (residential, commercial, or mixed-use).
• Strong project planning, coordination, and leadership abilities.
• Sound knowledge of structural drawings, construction standards, and quality control.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and other relevant project management software.
• Ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.