Latest Job Vacancies at CMB Building Maintenance and Investment Company Limited

CMB Building, Maintenance & Investment Co. Limited (CMB), established in 2002, operates as an all-inclusive Real estate development organization. The company's objective is to revolutionize the real estate industry to the point where participation is feasible across all classes of income. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Structural Engineer Location: Lagos Report to: ED- Designs, CMB-Vertikal Job Purpose

• To design, plan and oversee the construction of new buildings and road works, or alterations and extensions to existing properties or other structures as required by the company.

• Analyze configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
• Calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather.
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
• Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the visual concept of the construction.
• Examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
• Make drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
• Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
• Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
• Use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Masters added advantage
• 5 years post NYSC experience

• Excellent skills in mathematics, IT and science
• Creativity
• Project management skills
• The ability to manage a budget
• Creativity
• Commercial awareness
• Team-working and communication skills
• Excellent mathematical, IT and analytical skills
• Good attention to detail
• Project and budget management skills
• A good working knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal regulations is important.
• Proficiency with computer-aided drafting software applications integral to structural engineering, such as AutoCAD and RISA, is essential.

• Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities.

• Plan and design building structures following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Direct responsibility for construction operations, and building maintenance of structures at project site.
• Participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
• Participate in the development of work programme for housing projects to enhance its viability analysis
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility.
• Participate in the process of testing soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors.
• Resolving design and development problems.
• Ensuring the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety.
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.

• At least a B.Eng/HND in any related course
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in the Real Estate/construction industry
• Professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Highly creative with ability to think out-of-box
• Current on industry standards and best practices
• Ability work under pressure.

• Excellent follow through, ability to pay attention to details and organizational skills.
• High level of professionalism and multitasking.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Strategic thinking, forecasting and planning skills.