Job Recruitment at Alexander Nelson in Lagos

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Alexander Nelson - We believe that our high-quality service is driven by a commitment to being trustworthy, transparent, and always having a serious and genuine regard for “doing the right thing”. Keeping our promises and acting with integrity are obligations we hold steadfast for our staff. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Site Foreman Location: Lagos Job Summary

• A Foreman is in charge of work crews, maintaining the camaraderie, delegating responsibilities, mentoring young workers and ensuring the project is completed successfully.
• He must also be able to manage the expenditure on the project.
• A Foreman usually performs many of the following tasks:
• He must be able to multitask, manage high stress situations and resolving issues efficiently. It is very important that he's aware and conversant with safety regulations and always enforce them, to ensure the safety for workers and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing site operations.
• Managing plant and labour returns
• Ordering and following up on site material deliveries
• Supervising subcontractors and other labour workers
• Maintaining health and safety records

Requirements

• Minimum of OND in any Building related course with at least 3 years active site experience.
• Ability to supervise and work with different teams.
• Good knowledge IT and communication.
• Ability to liaise with senior management and labourers
• Good knowledge of planning and building maintenance.
• Ability to manage stress and solve problems.
• Ability to work at high standard.
• Be positive and details oriented.
• Good understanding of blue-prints, sketches and drawings.

Job Title: Site Engineer Location: Lagos Job Summary

• Site engineers turn the plans of consulting civil engineers (designers) into reality. They oversee the actual construction on the ground and work in conjunction with other professionals. He must have a good understanding of design and construction processes, as well as of health and safety issues.
• As an engineer he will use his professional expertise to organise human and material resources on site, ensure that the project runs to time and budget and is safe to work on.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and work jointly with the design team (consulting engineers);
• Negotiate modifications with architects and consulting engineers;
• Deal with the logistics of supplies;
• Schedule work;
• Provide appropriate plans for construction;
• Monitor the provision of materials;
• Liaise with, and direct, the sub-contractors employed on the project;
• Ensure quality of workmanship;
• Deal skillfully with a diverse range of people including clients, architects, other engineering professionals, sub-contractors and members of the public;
• Take responsibility for health and safety on site;
• Make judgements and solve problems;
• Supervise construction;
• Find solutions to and overcome unforeseen construction difficulties;
• Schedule and adjust each stage of the project to meet time and budget targets;
• Deal with any complaints from local people experiencing disruption due to building works.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification - HND/BSc Civil Engineering. Additional relevant qualification and professional certification is an advantage.
• Extensive Quantity Surveying experience, minimum of 5 years as construction QS in a reputable construction company.
• Safety conscious.
• Integrity,
• Proactive innovator, always looking for continuous improvement
• Positive “can do” attitude
• A team player
• Committed and passionate about work
• Computer literate (Word, Excel/Microsoft Office, AutoCad)

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Lagos Job Description

• A quantity surveyor manages all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures.
• As a quantity surveyor he would work in the office or on site.
• He will be involved in all projects from the start, preparing estimates and costs of the work.
• When the project is in progress, he will keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.
• He seeks to minimize the cost of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
• This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Undertake cost analysis for all projects.
• Work closely with account department on fund disbursements.
• Assist in establishing client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
• Perform risk, value management and cost control;
• Advise on a procurement strategy;
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
• Allocate work to subcontractors;
• Provide advice on contractual claims;
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
• Value completed work and arrange payments;
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification. HND/B.Sc in Quantity Surveying.
• Additional relevant qualification is an advantage.
• Extensive Quantity Surveying experience, minimum of 5 years as construction QS in reputable construction companies.
• Safety conscious.
• Integrity,
• Proactive innovator, always looking for continuous improvement
• Positive “can do” attitude
• A team player
• Committed and passionate about work
• Computer literate (Microsoft office packages).

Job Title: Account Executive Location: Lagos Job Description

• Achieving assigned sales targets
• Consulting with clients on business issues and research design
• Developing insightful proposals and delivering strategic sales presentations
• Managing contracts and up-sell/cross-sell opportunities
• Driving sales through proper qualification, solution presentation and closing techniques
• Consistently meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly and annual sales activity goals
• Closing prospective customers using working knowledge of our product lines
• Identifying opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell customers
• Handling inquiries about product, pricing, order expediting and customer relations
• Customer focused selling, communication and objection handling
• Providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service to all customers
• Increasing sales through account planning and expansion of existing accounts
• Creating Business Development Plans including prospective target customers, market assessments, and sales plans for transition
• Preparing and presenting sales presentations, business proposals and client reports to clients and company stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must have an excellent knowledge of the real estate industry.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years as a Sales Manager in a reputable real estate company (experience in Business Development will be an added advantage).
• Must have excellent negotiation and cross-selling skills with regards to the real estate market.
• Candidate must be eloquent and charismatic as he/she will be required to make business transactions with high profile clients.

Job Title: Communication Executive Location: Lagos Responsibilities The job holder will be responsible for:

• Copyrighting and proofreading all company print and digital materials.
• Developing content in the form of proposals, case study materials, blogs & articles by engaging/ liaising with the team and client(s).

Requirements

• BA/BSc/HND in relevant field
• Minimum of 1 -3 years experience in the role
• Candidate must possess the following skills:
• Copyrighting
• Proofreading
• Attention to details
• excellent communication skills

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Legal Location: Lagos Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws / Master of Laws degree from a reputed law school
• Candidate must have negotiated and closed real estate transactions yielding revenues of a minimum of N100,000,000 (One Hundred Million Naira).
• Candidate must have overseen contract preparation of transaction yielding revenues of a minimum of N100,000,000 (One Hundred Million Naira).
• Candidate must have more than average experience in preparation and review of tenant lease agreements and purchase agreements.
• Candidate must have more than average experience in performing title searches in both state and Federal land registries.
• Candidate must be well resourced in relation to building and construction laws and regulations in Lagos state.
• Candidate must be able to interphase with company's external solicitors in relation to legal matters, documentation and litigations.

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Lagos Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working in a large food mall with hands on experience in purchasing large quantity of food items.
• Knowledge of Lagos markets and deciphering best prices for staple foods.
• A street-smart, yet composed individual who can proactively handle changing environments and situations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and use of Excel in calculating and reporting etc.

Job Title: Sales Development Representative Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The job holder will be required to generate and schedule appointments between the company's Senior Executives and key decision markers within "targeted" companies.

Job Description

• Using email, phone, chat and other tools to connect with key executives in mid-large enterprise organizations as well as utilizing Internet information sources to build and maintain a lead development pipeline
• Penetrate, profile, qualify and schedule well qualified appointments with key decision makers within “targeted” companies
• Meet and exceed daily and weekly email/call goals as well as deliver high quantity of well qualified sales opportunities each month/quarter
• Articulate the company’s value proposition to key decision-makers across multiple industries to assess buying interest
• Learn and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the company’s products – and clearly articulate capabilities and advantages to prospective customers to successfully manage and overcome prospect objections.
• Research customers, identify decision makers, educate prospects and qualify buying interest and sense of urgency
• Leverage extensive resources and methodology to research and build "cold accounts" (i.e. adding contacts, sending emails, cold calling, chat)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience of sales in a real estate company.
• Academic qualification: Bachelor's Degree

The candidate must possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the real estate industry
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent dress sense
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated CV's to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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