Project Manager Job at Avant Facilities Services Limited

Avant Facilities Services Limited - Established in Nigeria since 2012, is a full-service property management company. Avant Facilities Services Limited has its head office at Victoria Island, Lagos, and with a skilled workforce deliver first class integrated Facility management services. At the heart of our success is that all our services work seamlessly as one team, that share the same ethos and passion to ensure our client always receive consistently high standard services, tailored to their requirements and exceeding their expectation, no matter their size or sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager
Job Code: PM1
Job Location: Lagos
Contract Duration: One Year (with option for renewal)

Job Description

• The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarise progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget
• He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfil client needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Minimum of 7 years experience in project management with at least 4 years experience in property development
• Proven ability to develop and track budgets as well as properly manage different stages of a project. On-time delivery, within scope and within budget
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Proven ability coordinates internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@avant.ng using the Job Code: "PM1" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be considered.