{"id":3988,"date":"2026-08-09T13:32:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T13:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/head-of-projects\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T13:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T13:32:23","slug":"head-of-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/lagos\/head-of-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Head of Projects\", \"description\": \"Job Description\\nOur client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Projects to lead its construction division and oversee the successful execution of all construction and infrastructure projects.\\nThe successful candidate will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.\\nThis role requires a seasoned construction professional with extensive experience managing large-scale projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving operational excellence across the project lifecycle.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nProvide strategic leadership for the construction division and oversee project execution.\\nLead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary project teams.\\nDrive operational excellence and continuous process improvement.\\nOversee the planning and successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects.\\nEnsure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.\\nMonitor project performance and mitigate risks proactively.\\nLead cost planning, budgeting, and financial control across projects.\\nReview project valuations, claims, variations, and profitability.\\nEnsure effective cost optimization and commercial performance.\\nManage government and institutional construction projects.\\nEnsure compliance with procurement regulations and contractual obligations.\\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and key stakeholders.\\nOversee tendering, procurement, and contract administration.\\nLead contract negotiations and vendor management.\\nEnsure compliance with quality, health, safety, and regulatory standards.\\nPromote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.\\nQualifications & Experience\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or\u00a0related field.\\nMBA or Master\u2019s degree is a strong advantage.\\nProfessional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.\\nMinimum of 12 years\u2019 experience with at least 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.\\nProven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.\\nDemonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.\\nSkills & Competencies:\\nAdvanced Project Management & Program Control\\nGovernment procurement & bidding expertise\\nStrong negotiation and contract management skills\\nStrategic thinking and execution excellence\\nStakeholder management at executive and government levels\\nLeadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Elizabeth Maddeux\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Lagos\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-21T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Elizabeth Maddeux<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lagos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-21<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Description<br \/>Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Projects to lead its construction division and oversee the successful execution of all construction and infrastructure projects.<br \/>The successful candidate will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.<br \/>This role requires a seasoned construction professional with extensive experience managing large-scale projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and driving operational excellence across the project lifecycle.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Provide strategic leadership for the construction division and oversee project execution.<br \/>Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary project teams.<br \/>Drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement.<br \/>Oversee the planning and successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects.<br \/>Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.<br \/>Monitor project performance and mitigate risks proactively.<br \/>Lead cost planning, budgeting, and financial control across projects.<br \/>Review project valuations, claims, variations, and profitability.<br \/>Ensure effective cost optimization and commercial performance.<br \/>Manage government and institutional construction projects.<br \/>Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and contractual obligations.<br \/>Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and key stakeholders.<br \/>Oversee tendering, procurement, and contract administration.<br \/>Lead contract negotiations and vendor management.<br \/>Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and regulatory standards.<br \/>Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Experience<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or\u00a0related field.<br \/>MBA or Master\u2019s degree is a strong advantage.<br \/>Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.<br \/>Minimum of 12 years\u2019 experience with at least 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.<br \/>Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.<br \/>Demonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.<br \/>Skills &#038; Competencies:<br \/>Advanced Project Management &#038; Program Control<br \/>Government procurement &#038; bidding expertise<br \/>Strong negotiation and contract management skills<br \/>Strategic thinking and execution excellence<br \/>Stakeholder management at executive and government levels<br \/>Leadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: recruit@elizabethmaddeux.com using \u201cHead of Projects\u201d\u00a0as the subject of the mail. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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