General Manager, Construction - Expatriate In a Reputable Construction Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a multi-faceted construction company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: General Manager, Construction - Expatriate Job Reference: 1423 Location: Lagos Industry: Construction & Real Estate Function: Engineering Job Description The GM Construction expatriate will be responsible for:

• Multi major residential, commercial and industrial construction projects in Nigeria
• Client relations
• Business development & tendering

• Responsible for planning, co-ordination and control of the construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensuring company HSE policy is correctly applied
• Preparation and updating of the project construction programs weekly /monthly for both internal and external, in accordance with agreed practise
• Develop good relations, represent and take care of company's interests while dealing with clients and consultants
• Ensuring company QA/QC standards are fully adhered to
• Ensure the client’s requirements regarding the functionality and standards are met and projects are concluded successfully
• Overseeing the selection of trade contractors and general contractors who are ideal for the completion of the projects
• Monitoring the compliance with set regulations
• Scheduling and coordinating the construction process
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Prepare and control of the financial expenditures of the sites, to be within the agreed budgets, capable of establishing, site budgets and cash flow projections

• Relevant degree in Civil Construction or Construction Management from an internationally recognized university
• Minimum 10 years direct work experience in management/project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Must possess demonstrable and measurable success in a similar role in a large or medium sized construction company ideally within Nigeria or within a similar challenging environment.
• Previous experience in Nigeria/emerging markets will be a plus
• Must possess Communication, Analytical, Managerial, Leadership and Organizational skills