Construction General Manager

Congruence HR

Management & Business Development

Position Title: Construction General Manager

Type: Full-time

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Implement the Board's vision by guiding business operations to ensure profitability and growth.
• Develop and pursue new business opportunities.
Identify innovative technical solutions to enhance construction efficiency.

Project Management:

• Assume total responsibility for the technical and financial success of various projects.
• Prepare and adhere to an annual business plan, meeting budget, cash flow, and profit targets.
• Oversee and coordinate the construction of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards.
• Maintain construction schedules, tracking and reporting project status regularly.
• Maintain quality and company standards throughout the construction process.
Ensure suitable project management systems are in place to meet schedule, budget, and quality constraints.

Risk Management:

• Manage business risk across all company activities.
• Establish and maintain quality control throughout the construction process.
Ensure that all contract and construction documentation are accurate and issued to the relevant teams.

• Stakeholder Management:
• Develop business relationships with strategic partners.
• Obtain the Board of Directors' approval for major company activities, such as new project bidding, financial commitments, asset purchases, and key staff hiring.
Provide training and development, performance evaluation, and appraisals for company staff to enhance their qualifications, motivation, and commitment to the company.

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicate and negotiate project scopes, prices, and contracts.
• Resolve disputes efficiently and reasonably, taking the lead in dispute resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Receive and review detailed project reports from site teams, escalating issues as necessary.
Establish formal reporting arrangements for clients and the company on project progress.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture (B.E. in Civil Engineering / B. Arch). A Master's in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in the construction sector with at least 10 years of experience as a General Manager in civil construction.
• Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the organization's business model and industry trends.
• Strong personal network and willingness to engage with stakeholders regularly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective in managing project variations and handling client variations.
Experience in the Nigerian construction market is desired.

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