About the Role
SmartCity PLC is an innovative investment and infrastructure company dedicated to creating modern real estate and technology parks that drive national development in Nigeria. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Development Management Manager to establish and lead our new Development Management function. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as our senior project delivery authority, building robust frameworks for project governance, construction supervision, contractor management, and digital innovation.
Key Responsibilities- Establish and operationalise the Development Management function across four operating units: Project Delivery, Smart Infrastructure, Construction Technology, and Contractor Governance.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing project delivery teams and Resident Engineers.
- Design and implement project governance frameworks, technical standards, digital management systems, and reporting processes.
- Oversee construction supervision, contractor prequalification, performance monitoring, and work certification.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality standards, safety protocols, and overall procurement performance.
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge digital tools including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and automated site reporting.
- Strengthen project risk management, stakeholder coordination, and escalation procedures.
- Establish the SmartCity Engineering Academy to promote technical capacity and engineering excellence.
- Minimum of 15 years of proven experience in construction management, real estate development, or large-scale infrastructure project delivery.
- Strong expertise in construction contract management, procurement governance, quantity surveying, and project controls.
- Deep familiarity with the Nigerian construction industry, local regulatory compliance, and contractor management.
- Relevant professional certification such as COREN, RICS, CIOB, PMP, or an equivalent recognized credential.
- Working knowledge of smart infrastructure systems including renewable energy, IoT, and smart metering is a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional leadership, accountability, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
- Take on a founding leadership role and establish a brand new strategic function from the ground up.
- Shape high-impact project delivery standards across an ambitious national development portfolio.
- Work directly with the CEO in an influential executive environment.
- Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package offered under a renewable three-year contract tied to performance.