Construction Manager Job at ILF Consulting Engineers

The ILF Group is an international engineering and consulting firm that helps its clients successfully execute technically demanding industrial and infrastructure projects. With 2,400 highly qualified employees at more than 40 office locations across five continents, the companies of the ILF Group have a strong regional presence. This enables ILF to interact with clients and project parties on site. At the same time, close cooperation within the network of the ILF Group makes it possible to draw on international experts and make use of their special experience, processes, and tools.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Construction Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Adhering to ILF Group mission statement, to code of conduct (PG1102), and further company specific processes.
• Awareness of Company’s Quality Policy 
• Awareness of ILF Group HSSE Policy 
• Awareness of ILF Nigeria HSSE Policy 
• Awareness of the ILF Nigeria Health and Safety Management System Plan 
• Required to fulfil the responsibilities of an employee as specified in ILF-NGR Health and Safety Management System Plan 
• Design and implementation of all necessary additional procedures required at all levels to enable the successful supervision, and management of the construction activities. 
• Manage construction efforts and be the construction representative of PMC with Client. 
• To plan, develop and organize construction effort to formulate the most cost-effective plan for timely completion within budget and to implement the execution of that plan. 
• Management of PMC construction personnel and other persons and/or entities reporting to him. 
• Provide input to project management and scheduling of all contractors, ensuring quality, schedule, pricing, and all other contractual obligations are maintained in a compliant manner. 
• Physically inspecting all works during construction to ensure quality and compliance with plans, specifications, safety, health, environmental and quality standards are maintained. 
• Defines the detailed construction plan in collaboration with the Project Management Team. 
• Collaborates and participates with the Design team in the verification of the Design with particular regards to construction feasibility & constructability aspects. 
• Responsible for implementation of the scope of work as related to installation design, construction/ fabrication, pre-commissioning, load-out and offshore installation hook-up, offshore pre-commissioning and commissioning of the FPSO in conformance with project specifications, Scope of Work, and in accordance with the approved Project Schedule. 
• Monitor and report to Project Manager Project details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner. 
• Ensures all changes to specifications, work scope and drawings are documented 
• Collaborates with PM to review man-hours and duration forecasts to completion for construction activities. 
• Monitors the progress and observance of deadlines. Collaborates with the PM to identify and apply any corrective actions necessary for limiting deviations from estimates. 
• Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance. Provide recommendations and institute measures for improvement by modification to operating procedures/work instructions. 
• Adhere to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the Company. 
• Aids the PM in managing disputes with Vendors, Contractors and third parties. 
• Ensures the correct application of the quality control plans, work safety provisions and measures. 
• Prepare and maintain documentations on construction. 
• Attend all company-organized training courses when invited. 
• To perform all tasks/ activities relevant to the Company, assigned by Management as required.

Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum of B.Sc / B.Eng. level in Engineering.
• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Offshore, Subsea certifications are advantages.

Experience:

• Managerial Experience: Minimum of 8 years.
• Technical Experience: Minimum 18 years of experience strictly in Oil & Gas Engineering

Competency Requirements:

• Engineering background (Mechanical / Structural / Subsea).
• Must possess advanced construction experience in offshore structures and/or submarine pipeline installation projects.
• Teamwork.
• Operational problem solving.
• Focus on results
• Extensive communication skills.
• Linguistic Skills: Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory.