Head of Projects (Construction)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Head of Projects will serve as the most senior technical and operational leader of the construction division, with full accountability for project delivery, cost control, quality, timelines, profitability, and compliance across all construction and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic & Executive Leadership
- Project & Program Delivery
- Commercial & Cost Management (Quantity Surveying Leadership)
- Government & Institutional Projects
- Contract, Procurement & Negotiation
- Quality, Safety & Compliance
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related fields.
- MBA or Master’s degree is a strong advantage.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience with at least 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.
Skills & Competencies:
- Advanced Project Management & Program Control
- Government procurement & bidding expertise
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Strategic thinking and execution excellence
- Stakeholder management at executive and government levels
- Leadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure.
What We Offer
- Performance Bonuses.
- Health Insurance.
- Employer Contributory Pension.
Application Closing Date
24th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Head of Projects” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.