Project Officer at ECLAT HR Consulting

Department: Project Management (Telecom Infrastructure)    Job Title: Project Officer    Industry: Telecommunication Infrastructure Projects     
Report To: Project Manager    Location: Lagos (Mainland)    Salary:  N150,000- N200,000    

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Develop project schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project milestones.  
•  Supervise the day-to-day execution of telecom infrastructure projects across assigned sites.
• Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities from initiation to completion.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project timelines.
• Supervise site engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor project progress and ensure all installations, including towers, cabling, telecom equipment, and network infrastructure, comply with technical specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct routine site inspections and Technical Site Surveys (TSS) to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
• Track project costs, monitor resource utilization, and report budget variances to the Project Manager.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports, site reports, and other project documentation.
• Identify project risks, delays, and operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
•  Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular project updates and resolving operational issues promptly.
•  Coordinate project logistics, including material deliveries, equipment availability, and workforce scheduling.
•  Maintain accurate project records, including change requests, site documentation, inspection reports, and project close-out documentation.
• Support project commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. 
• 1-2 years of experience in telecommunications project supervision or a related role (e.g., field technician, site supervisor). Experience with tower installation, retrofit, audit, operations and maintenance, wireless networks, or broadband installations is highly desirable. 
• Preferred certifications include PMP (Project Management Professional), or industry-specific credentials. 
• Familiarity with telecom equipment (e.g., Towers, routers, switches, antennas), and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera). 
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, site inspection, Technical Site Survey (TSS)
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of 4G/5G network deployments is a plus, Tower structures and Operations and Maintenance. 
• Experience with permitting processes and coordination with local municipalities. 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.