Project Manager / Construction Manager - Real Estate
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project / Construction Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of our real estate construction projects.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in line with approved quality and safety standards.
- The ideal candidate must be hands-on, organised, and capable of effectively managing contractors, consultants, site teams, and other project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage construction projects from commencement through completion.
- Develop and monitor project timelines, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
- Supervise contractors, subcontractors, artisans, and other site personnel.
- Conduct regular site inspections and monitor day-to-day construction activities.
- Ensure construction work is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, and other professionals involved in projects.
- Monitor project costs, materials, labour, and other resources.
- Identify construction risks, delays, and challenges and provide practical solutions.
- Monitor the quality of materials and workmanship throughout the project.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings, BOQs, specifications, and project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, health and safety requirements, and company standards.
- Prepare regular project progress reports for management.
- Manage contractors and vendors and ensure timely delivery of agreed work.
- Monitor project variations, additional works, and associated costs.
- Ensure proper documentation of project activities, approvals, and completed works.
- Coordinate project handover and ensure outstanding works are completed.
- Perform other duties related to project and construction management as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant experience in construction, real estate development, or project management.
- Proven experience managing and supervising construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, site operations, materials, and project coordination.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of BOQs, project costing, scheduling, and resource management.
- Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project/construction management tools.
- Professional certification or membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
The Ideal Candidate:
- The ideal candidate should be hands-on, accountable, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to take ownership of construction projects and ensure that work progresses efficiently.
- You should be comfortable working on-site, managing contractors, identifying problems early, and providing management with clear and timely updates on project progress.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: N150,000 - N200,000 monthly.
- Opportunity to work on real estate development projects.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative and performance-driven work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of a growing real estate company.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, clearly highlighting their relevant project management and construction experience to: hr@astracrestinvestmentlimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only candidates with relevant construction/project management experience will be considered.