Project Engineer
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time.
Role Summary
- As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and monitoring of construction project activities.
- You will serve as the technical bridge between management and site teams, ensuring that all works align with approved engineering drawings, budgets, and timelines.
- This position requires a professional with strong planning abilities, technical documentation skills, and the capacity to coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination:
- Develop comprehensive project work plans, execution strategies, and construction schedules in collaboration with Project Managers.
- Deconstruct project scopes into clear phases, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
- Monitor project timelines continuously to identify and mitigate resource constraints or delays.
Technical Documentation & Drawings:
- Conduct rigorous reviews of engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and design specifications.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical queries directed at architects or consultants.
- Maintain and control the distribution of the latest approved construction drawings and site instructions.
Cost & Resource Management:
- Assist in budgeting, preliminary quantity take-offs, and rigorous cost tracking.
- Coordinate the procurement of materials based on approved BOQs and project schedules.
- Validate all supplier quotes against technical specifications to ensure value and compliance.
Quality Assurance & Standards:
- Enforce strict adherence to engineering standards, building codes, and project-specific technical requirements.
- Review and approve material quality submissions, samples, and test results before site application.
- Perform periodic site inspections with Site Engineers to verify that "as-built" progress matches approved designs.
Site Support & Reporting:
- Provide technical guidance to Site Engineers regarding construction sequencing, methodology, and design interpretation.
- Resolve technical site issues in real-time and coordinate all testing and commissioning procedures.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports and maintain project dashboards.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Your performance will be measured against the following targets:
- Schedule Compliance: ≥ 90% of project milestones achieved within planned timelines.
- Cost Control: Maintain a variance of <5% between planned budgets and actual costs.
- Technical Turnaround: Process RFIs, drawing reviews, and technical submissions within 48–72 hours.
- Quality Compliance: ≤ 2 major non-conformities identified during monthly technical inspections.
- Documentation Accuracy: 100% of construction drawings on-site must be the latest approved revisions.
Requirements
- Education: BSc or HND in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of verifiable experience in project engineering or site management.
- Certifications: Additional professional certifications (e.g., COREN, PMP, or HSE) are a significant advantage.
- Location: Ability to work on-site at various project locations in Lagos.
Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
18th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: olabisi.akintola@ucaluxng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.