General Manager

Perfectmix Consult - Our client, a Construction firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a reliable General Manager for our Construction Firm to plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• He will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation and scheduling of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Recruit, Coordinate and direct construction vendors, workers and subcontractors
• Selecting appropriate construction methods for the job and budget
• Involved in multi rise buildings and edifice
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Requirements

• Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, Construction management or Quantity Surveying
• Proven 10 -12 years working experience in construction and 5 of it in Construction Management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Expatriates are invited to apply
• An analytical mind, attention to detail and ability to make impromptu decisions based on objective criteria are skills
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to use relevant Engineering design software(s) to generate Civil/Structural drawings and calculations.
• Current knowledge of industry practice and techniques; especially conditions of contract and documentations as it relates with pre and post contract processes.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies an advantage
• High level of analytical, financial, communication and negotiation skills necessary with proficiency in MS Project, excel and CAD system
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills