Senior Project Manager (Real Estate Development)
OPL Academy
Remote
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Real Estate Development)
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos (with site rotations across ongoing projects)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₦350,000 Monthly + Performance Bonuses + Profit Sharing
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple real estate development projects in Lagos. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management and will be responsible for driving project delivery, managing budgets, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Oversee the execution of multiple construction projects from structural works through project completion.
- Develop and implement project schedules, recovery plans, and delivery timelines.
- Manage procurement activities, negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors, and ensure cost-effective material sourcing.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and resource allocation in collaboration with the finance team.
- Coordinate site engineers, contractors, consultants, and HSE personnel to achieve project objectives.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies to obtain required approvals and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Prepare weekly progress reports and present project updates to executive management.
- Ensure all projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of construction project management experience, with at least 5 years managing mid-rise or high-rise developments in Lagos.
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale construction projects successfully.
- Strong knowledge of construction planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
- Experience managing projects during cash-flow constraints and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and work independently.
- PMP Certification is an added advantage.
- COREN registration or NIQS membership is desirable.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management software.
- Competitive monthly salary.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to project milestones.
- Profit-sharing opportunities.
- Career growth into senior leadership roles.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact real estate developments in Lagos.