Project Acquisition Officer

Job title : Project Acquisition Officer

Job Summary

• The Project Acquisition Officer is responsible for identifying and developing new project opportunities for the company, particularly in road construction, building construction, infrastructure, and other government-related projects.
• The officer will proactively engage relevant government officials and stakeholders, gather information on upcoming projects, and support the company in positioning itself to secure contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify upcoming and potential construction and infrastructure projects across different states.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant government ministries, departments, agencies, and officials.
• Gather information on proposed, approved, and upcoming projects that may be suitable for the company.
• Visit government offices, project locations, and other relevant locations to source and develop project opportunities.
• Monitor government projects, procurement plans, tenders, and contract opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a database of potential projects and relevant contacts.
• Conduct preliminary assessment of identified projects and provide management with relevant project information.
• Work closely with the bidding/tendering team to provide information required for bid preparation.
• Follow up on project opportunities, tenders, and procurement processes.
• Represent the company professionally during meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare regular reports on project opportunities, government engagements, and potential contracts.
• Support management in developing strategies for acquiring new projects and contracts.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in business development, project acquisition, construction, government contracting, tendering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to identify and develop new project and business opportunities.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, particularly with government institutions and key stakeholders.
• Good understanding of government procurement and contracting processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and report project and market intelligence.
• Willingness to travel to different states to source and follow up on project opportunities.
• Strong follow-up, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet project acquisition targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic documentation/reporting tools.
• Existing contacts or experience working with government ministries, departments, agencies, or construction stakeholders will be an added advantage.