Construction Project Manager I at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Ikeja, Lagos State

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is recruiting a full-time Construction Project Manager I at 5 Gbemi Oluwa Close, Ikeja, Lagos. The position manages assigned building and property projects, including meetinghouses, religious education facilities, small welfare projects and major remove-and-install works.

Responsibilities

• Manage architects, consultants, contractors and other service providers to meet project cost, quality and schedule expectations.
• Review project information and recommend opportunities to improve delivery performance.
• Support operations and maintenance functions with construction expertise.
• Coordinate timely and cost-effective property acquisitions and assess their effect on project budgets and schedules.
• Assist local church leaders with project matters within established policies.
• Coordinate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out moderately complex professional duties with appropriate guidance, exercise professional judgement and undertake relevant training.

Required qualifications and experience

• Active membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worthiness for a temple recommend.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, certification and experience.
• At least six years of progressive relevant construction or project management experience, including project delivery, contractor procurement, bid assessment, contracts, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, reporting and simultaneous projects.
• At least two years of leadership or supervisory experience coordinating project teams, consultants or contractors.
• Sound understanding of construction regulations, permits, safety, project controls, contract management and cost estimation.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, and cost and reporting applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with church leaders, property professionals, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, authorities and local stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites, a valid driving licence and ability to drive, and a valid international passport.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CCM or PMI-SP.
• Experience in institutional, educational, religious, commercial or larger construction projects, multiple project sites and dispersed stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects in West Africa or similar multinational settings.