About the Role
Elizabeth Maddeux Limited is partnering with a leading client to recruit a visionary and results-driven Head of Projects (Construction) to lead our expanding construction division. In this executive leadership role, you will hold full accountability for project delivery, financial profitability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across all large-scale infrastructure and construction undertakings in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overarching strategic and executive leadership for all construction operations and multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Oversee end-to-end project and program delivery, ensuring adherence to strict timelines, superior quality standards, and budget constraints.
- Lead commercial and cost management initiatives, driving robust quantity surveying practices and financial accountability.
- Spearhead government and institutional projects, navigating complex competitive tendering and bidding processes successfully.
- Manage high-stakes contracts, procurement strategies, and executive-level stakeholder negotiations.
- Ensure uncompromising standards in quality control, occupational health, safety, and regulatory compliance across all sites.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- An MBA or Master’s degree is a strong competitive advantage.
- Mandatory professional certifications including PMP, NIQS, and COREN registration.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive industry experience, with at least 3 to 4 years operating in a senior executive leadership capacity.
- Proven, demonstrable track record of successfully managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira construction projects.
- Exceptional expertise in government procurement, stakeholder management, and strategic execution under pressure.
- Competitive salary paired with attractive performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
- Employer contributory pension scheme in line with industry regulations.