Housing Construction Manager at Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP)


Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) - A successful Indigenous investor in the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) with about 10,000 hectares is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Housing Construction Manager

Location: Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • The Housing/ Construction Manager will be responsible for planning and coordinating a project from start to finish, including organizing the schedule of work, costings and budget.
  • He/ She manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labor force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control.

Duties / Responsibilities
Primarily Duties:

  • Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings, and budget
  • Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment
  • Hire and manage staff for the project
  • Write reports
  • Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management
  • Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
  • Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project.
  • Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control
  • Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
  • Check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers
  • Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field is essential (minimum of Second Class Upper division)
  • Significant knowledge and experience (minimum 5 years) of implementing similar projects from inception to completion in remote places
  • Experienced in challenging environments (remote site and low educational level of staff)
  • Experience with interlocking soil block construction is a plus.
  • Age Requirement: 30 - 38 years old

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Time Management
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • Leadership; Coaching, Delegating and Developing People
  • Good computer/ IT skills an advantage.
  • Excellent English language communications skills (written and oral).
  • Knowledge of local languages
  • Understanding of all facets of the construction process, from planning and budgeting to execution and post construction maintenance.
  • Networks and Alliances
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation Skills

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  5th October, 2023.