About the Role
First Excelsia, on behalf of our esteemed client in the Banking and Financial Services sector, is seeking a highly experienced and independent Internal Project Monitoring Manager (IPMM) to join its dynamic Risk Management team. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical technical oversight and monitoring of construction, renovation, real estate development, and other project-based credit facilities financed by the Bank. The ideal candidate will ensure that all financed projects are meticulously executed in line with approved plans, budgets, timelines, and stringent quality standards while safeguarding the Bank's financial interests and minimizing credit risks across the Nigerian business landscape.
Key Responsibilities- Assess project feasibility, review architectural, structural, and engineering documentation, and validate project budgets, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and schedules.
- Verify statutory approvals, regulatory compliance, and permits prior to project commencement while providing technical input during credit appraisal.
- Conduct rigorous periodic site inspections to monitor project progress, work quality, contractor performance, and compliance with approved specifications.
- Monitor the utilization of loan proceeds to identify deviations, implementation risks, cost overruns, delays, and necessary scope changes.
- Verify construction milestones, assess work completion, certify drawdown requests, and prepare detailed technical assessment and progress reports.
- Provide expert technical advisory support to the Credit Committee, Risk Management, and Business Development teams, recommending proactive corrective actions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Possession of a Master's Degree and recognized professional certifications such as COREN, PMP, PRINCE2, or NIQS will be a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure development, with at least 5 years specifically in construction project supervision or monitoring.
- Prior experience in banking, mortgage finance, project finance, or development finance with strong knowledge of risk assessment, contract administration, and HSE compliance.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading financial institution.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare packages.