Assistant Head of Construction and Project Management at GroupCo via JEV Consulting – Lekki, Lagos

GroupCo, a home and lifestyle company, is hiring an Assistant Head of Construction and Project Management in Lekki, Lagos, through JEV Consulting. The role supports project delivery, on-site execution, team supervision and compliance across construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction site activity, contractors and project personnel.
• Monitor progress against timelines, budgets, quality requirements and performance measures.
• Resolve or escalate site issues and maintain accurate project records and digital field reports.
• Direct and mentor site engineers, foremen and construction crews.
• Conduct safety briefings, enforce protective equipment requirements and monitor site risks.
• Translate project schedules into daily and weekly plans and coordinate materials, tools and equipment.
• Review work against technical drawings, specifications, building regulations and environmental standards.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors and other internal teams.
• Report workforce, material and milestone performance to the Head of Construction and Project Management.
• Reduce disruption to estate residents and prepare sites for client or investor visits.
• Participate in project close-out reviews and recommend practical improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant construction site or project management experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods, site supervision, workplace safety and building compliance.
• Ability to use project scheduling and digital reporting tools.
• Strong team leadership, communication, problem-solving, documentation and adaptability.