Project Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Slot: 3

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Duties

• Receive, review, and analyze work orders and service requests to determine scope, priorities, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate activities among FMS units, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and seamless project execution.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, and cost estimates to support timely and efficient implementation.
• Monitor project and work order execution to ensure tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and administrative issues that may affect project delivery.
• Ensure all works comply with approved designs, drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and organizational standards.
• Implement and monitor materials standardization protocols to promote consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct site inspections and track project progress to verify compliance with approved plans and performance targets.
• Prepare periodic reports on service requests, project status, completed works, outstanding issues, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate project records and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Project Coordination Unit
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in BSC in Civil Engineering, Building Tech, or other related discipline along with 2 years of Experience performing a similar role.
• Prior experience in facilities management, corporate services, construction project management, operations coordination, or within a research institute, international organization, or corporate environment is highly desirable.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Technical knowledge of civil and structural engineering and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive salary, equally attractive benefits, and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.