General Manager - Operations (Construction)

Responsibilities 

• Oversee and manage the company’s day-to-day construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, on time, and within budget.
• Lead multiple construction and infrastructure projects from mobilization to project delivery
• Provide techincal leadership across civil and infrastructure
• Oversee FIDIC/NEC/JCT contracts, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, procedures, and systems to improve overall business performance.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, Logistics, and other operational teams.
• Monitor the progress of all construction projects and ensure compliance with approved budgets, timelines, specifications, and quality standards.
• Review project schedules, work plans, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective coordination between the head office, project sites, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs and work closely with the Finance and Quantity Surveying teams to control expenditure and improve profitability.
• Oversee procurement and ensure the timely availability of construction materials, equipment, tools, and other project resources.
• Manage the effective deployment, maintenance, and utilization of construction equipment, vehicles, and machinery.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate measures to minimize delays, cost overruns, waste, and other project challenges.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, company policies, and applicable construction regulations.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards across all construction projects.
• Monitor the performance of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Lead regular operational and project performance review meetings and provide management with accurate reports and recommendations.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for projects, departments, and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the Managing Director/Executive Management in business planning, budgeting, strategic decision-making, and operational growth.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, staff deployment, performance management, and training across operational teams.
• Resolve operational conflicts and bottlenecks promptly to ensure continuity of project execution.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs, improve productivity, minimize wastage, and increase project profitability.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and record-keeping across all construction projects.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess project progress, identify challenges, and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Ensure timely completion and proper handover of completed projects to clients.
• Drive continuous improvement in construction processes, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.

Key Performance Areas

• Project delivery and completion
• Cost control and profitability
• Operational efficiency
• Resource and equipment utilization
• Procurement and supply-chain efficiency
• HSE compliance
• Quality assurance
• Staff and contractor performance
• Client satisfaction
• Risk management
• Business growth and operational strategy.

Salary
N1,000,000 - N1,300,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
19th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: using the job title as the subject of the email.

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