Chief Operating Officer at 5thWall Consulting

At 5thWall Consulting, we are a dynamic outsourcing firm dedicated to providing end-to-end recruitment solutions for businesses across various industries. We specialize in helping organizations attract, assess, and hire top talent that aligns with their goals and culture.

Our services include: Full-cycle recruitment — from job profiling to onboarding. Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) — we act as your external hiring partner. Recruitment consulting — we help refine your hiring strategies, improve talent pipelines, and ensure compliance with best practices. With a focus on efficiency, professionalism, and personalized service, we partner with clients to build high-performing teams that drive business success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction across all business units of the Group, with a strong focus on Real Estate Development, Construction, and property technology solutions.
• The COO will oversee business operations, drive innovation, ensure profitability, and align the company’s goals with emerging market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans to achieve growth and profitability objectives across all group subsidiaries (Real Estate, Construction, and Aviation).
• Oversee feasibility, funding, and execution of large-scale construction and smart development projects.
• Champion the integration of technology across the group’s operations (including smart homes,
• virtual site inspections, and CRM/ERP systems).
• Oversee product development teams in designing scalable digital solutions for customer and internal use.
• Identify potential risks (financial, operational, and reputational) and deploy mitigation strategies.
• Report to the Board of Directors on overall performance, risk, and compliance issues.
• Build and lead a high-performing executive team across the group.
• Drive organizational culture centered on innovation, integrity, performance, and inclusiveness.
• Lead executive succession planning and employee engagement at all levels.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Ensure optimal performance of all departments: Construction, Finance, HR, Tech, Sales/Marketing, and Client Services.
• Monitor and improve cross-functional collaboration between Construction teams, Tech units (ERP, CRM, smart infrastructure) and Back-End Office.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing KPIs and performance benchmarks across subsidiaries.
• Review construction progress, quality control, project timelines, and cost performance.
• Ensure adherence to building regulations, legal standards, and health & safety compliance.
• Direct financial planning and analysis, capital structure, cash flow, and investment strategies.
• Build good relationships with financial institutions, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure cost-efficiency, value engineering, and profitability of each business vertical.
• Maintain strong corporate governance, ensuring legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus)
• Minimum of 12–15 years of senior leadership experience in real estate, construction, or technology-related sectors
• Proven track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering major real estate or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of digital transformation in real estate/construction.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Technological Adaptability
• Negotiation & Crisis Management
• Communication & Board Reporting
• Business Development & Market Insight
• Strong Financial & Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

What We Offer

• Salary: N600,000 - N800,000 / month. 
• Opportunity to lead one of the most innovative and fast-growing real estate brands in Lagos, Nigeria
• Autonomy and resources to drive innovation and market disruption
• Competitive executive compensation and performance incentives.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 20th July, 2025.