[Vacancy]: Civil Engineer Needed at Lekki Gardens Estates Limited

February 6, 2024

Job Description

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience: 13 years
  • Location:  Lagos
  • Job Field: Engineering and Technology

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a suitable candidate to supervise our technical personnel, assess operational processes, and ensure construction projects are executed within established timelines and budgetary constraints. Direct and manage project managers throughout various construction endeavors, overseeing the entire project life cycle

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Approve the completion of tasks in accordance with specified requirements across all zones under supervision.
  • Ensure that penalties are appropriately applied for poor sign-offs, substandard work, and delays in alignment with the approved sanction grid.
  • Responsibly address and resolve all defects covered by payment within one week.
  • Participate in technical meetings both within and outside the company, offering advice, proposing solutions, and interpreting technical reports for or on behalf of the company as authorized.
  • Develop a site logistics plan upon the initiation of a new project scheme and continually review these plans throughout the project’s duration.
  • Engage with consultants to gain a thorough understanding of their proposed solutions and convey the information to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Conduct regular weekly meetings with Project Managers to discuss work schedules, logistics planning, and issue resolution. The meetings should follow a structured reporting format, addressing all issues, with significant matters escalated to management.
  • Prepare Technical Memos and reports for COO consideration, providing insights, reviews, and discussions on project-related matters.
  • Conduct orientation and awareness sessions with contractors every second Saturday of each quarter.
  • Drive quarterly objectives on a weekly basis, reporting performance to ensure Technical Operations stays on course and achieves its 90-day objectives.
  • Generate weekly reports for the supervised zones, adhering to the provided template
  • Scrutinize structural drawings to identify errors, defects, and opportunities for cost optimization, implementing improvements as necessary.
  • Undertake any additional assignments delegated by the COO as the need arises.
  • Oversee the performance of the project managers and resolve all conflicts.

Requirements:

  • Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,
  • Possess 13–14 years’ experience in Building construction.
  • COREN Certification is a MUST HAVE. 
  • PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.
  • Proven experience as a construction project manager.
  • In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
  • Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
  • Familiarity with construction/ project management/structural engineering software

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