Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager will serve as the senior technical and operational authority for the delivery of an international standard landmark healthcare facility of national significance, overseeing the complete project lifecycle from mobilization through commissioning and handover. This role is accountable for end-to-end execution excellence, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within approved budgets, to world class quality standards, and in full compliance with Nigerian regulations and international healthcare construction benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the entire project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning through construction, commissioning, handover, and close-out.
• Develop, approve, and continuously manage the Project Execution Plan (PEP), ensuring full integration of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, HSE, procurement, and communications.
• Establish clear project governance structures, reporting lines, and decision-making frameworks.
• Ensure delivery of the project within approved budget, timelines, and quality benchmarks, meeting international healthcare facility standards.
• Act as the senior on-site authority, empowered to make timely technical, operational, and commercial decisions to protect project objectives.
• Drive alignment between client expectations, design intent, construction execution, and operational readiness.

Construction Management and Technical Oversight

Schedule, Cost and Risk Management

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

Stakeholder and Governance Management

Procurement, Commercial, and Contract Coordination

Team Leadership and Capability Development

Project Close-Out and Handover

Requirements

Skills and Competencies

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced local or international construction leader to take charge of one of Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare construction projects - the delivery of an international standard hospital designed to set new legacy in medical infrastructure in Nigeria.

The position offers high visibility and direct engagement with executive leadership, offering strategic influence and decisions over project outcomes. You will work in a professionally structured environment that values international standards, strong governance, and technical excellence, while benefiting from exposure to cutting-edge healthcare construction technologies and modern delivery methodologies.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including performance-based incentives tied to key project milestones, and relocation support where applicable. Beyond this assignment, the role provides a long-term career growth and leadership opportunities within a rapidly expanding healthcare infrastructure organization.