Current Jobs for a Construction Manager at SD Projects Limited

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SD Projects Limited is a specialist Project Management and Sustainability Consulting Company.
Currently we are looking for a Construction Manager to support one of our Client ( a global MNC) who will shortly undertake a project to build a Distribution Center in Lagos, Nigeria. The selected candidate will be employed by SDPL and seconded to the Client for the duration of the project.

Job Title: Construction Manager - New Distribution Center
Location: Lagos
Purpose:
To manage (construction) execution of a "Distribution Center". This function would start from the selection of Contractor through to execution and close out stages of the project. -This is a Project based assignment reporting to the Owner's Project Manager
Work Experience

• 10 years of experience in site construction work of which minimum 5 years as Construction Manager for project involving Civil, M&E and Utilities.

Education

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology.
• Professional Construction Management or Project Management qualification.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• The CM, on behalf of the Owner, is the primary contact with the Designers and the General Contractor, as appointed by the Owner, and with other stakeholders in the project.
• The role will require working closely with the Owner's Project Manager, Owner's global Project Management organization, Owner's corporate technical resources, site project leaders, key vendors, suppliers and other stake holders.
• During the course of this assignment, deliverable would be:Lead construction process safely and as per plan that delivers the production facility to meet the business need.
• The CM is responsible for the administration of the construction contract to assure that the contract is completed safely, according to the plans and specifications and to the required quality standards, within the contract time allowed for the construction, and within the contract price authorized for the work.
• The CM is responsible for regular and timely reporting to the Client’s PM on the progress of the work.

Construction Management Skills

• Demonstrated skills
• Communication skill
• Constructability review during design stage
• Bid document review, bid return review and reporting.
• Schedule Control, resource planning
• Cost Control and change order control
• Project close out
• Site mobilisation planning
• Preparation of Project Execution Plan including Safety Plan, Quality Plan, communication Plan etc
• Lead Construction Meetings and allocate and control daily work of other members of the CM team such as Quality and Safety Inspectors
• Documentation Control 

Vendor and Supplier Management Skills

• Must be capable of working with International Suppliers and look for cost saving opportunities.

Leadership

• Demonstrated capability to work effective in multifunctional teams, influential in engaging and leading people for project execution.
• Effectively understand customer's and overall project needs from a technical, business and environment standpoint.- Set clear priorities, and owns results.

Language

• English language proficiency to be able to effectively interact in meetings and conference calls with people from different geographies.
• A second language would be of advantage.

Remuneration
Above average market rate for the right candidate.

Application Mode
Interested candidates should send CVs and Application to: [email protected]

Application Deadline 15th April, 2013.

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