{"id":508,"date":"2026-07-06T18:23:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T18:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/chief-operating-officer-construction\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T18:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T18:23:05","slug":"chief-operating-officer-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/nigeria\/jobs\/lagos\/chief-operating-officer-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Operating Officer (Construction)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Chief Operating Officer (Construction)\", \"description\": \"About the Role\\nWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven Chief Operating Officer COO to provide strategic and operational leadership to a fast-growing construction company. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day business operations, ensure excellence in project delivery, drive operational efficiency, and support the company\u2019s long-term growth strategy.\\nKey Responsibilities:\\nLead and oversee the company\u2019s daily operations across construction projects, engineering, procurement, and support functions.\\nDevelop and execute operational strategies aligned with the organisation\u2019s business objectives.\\nEnsure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.\\nEstablish and monitor operational KPIs to improve efficiency, profitability, and project performance.\\nCollaborate closely with the Managing Director\/CEO and executive leadership team to drive business growth and strategic initiatives.\\nOversee project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.\\nEnsure compliance with all HSE, quality assurance, and statutory regulations.\\nDrive continuous process improvement and operational excellence across the organisation.\\nBuild, mentor, and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams.\\nStrengthen relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.\\nSupport business development efforts by contributing to tender reviews, project feasibility, and strategic partnerships.\\nMonitor financial performance, cost control measures, and operational budgets.\\nIdentify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect business performance.\\nPrepare and present operational reports to the Board and executive management.\\nRequirements:\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.\\nA Master\u2019s degree MBA or related postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.\\nMinimum of 12\u201315 years of progressive experience within the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior executive or leadership role.\\nProven experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects simultaneously.\\nStrong knowledge of project management methodologies, contract administration, procurement, and construction operations.\\nExcellent commercial, financial, and business management skills.\\nDemonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage organisational change.\\nStrong negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.\\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.\\nPreferred Experience:\\nExperience working with indigenous or multinational construction companies.\\nStrong understanding of Nigerian construction regulations, building standards, and HSE requirements.\\nExperience overseeing residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Terawork\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Lagos\", \"addressCountry\": \"NG\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-20T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Terawork<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lagos<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-20<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the Role<br \/>We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Chief Operating Officer COO to provide strategic and operational leadership to a fast-growing construction company. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day business operations, ensure excellence in project delivery, drive operational efficiency, and support the company\u2019s long-term growth strategy.<br \/>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Lead and oversee the company\u2019s daily operations across construction projects, engineering, procurement, and support functions.<br \/>Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the organisation\u2019s business objectives.<br \/>Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.<br \/>Establish and monitor operational KPIs to improve efficiency, profitability, and project performance.<br \/>Collaborate closely with the Managing Director\/CEO and executive leadership team to drive business growth and strategic initiatives.<br \/>Oversee project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk management.<br \/>Ensure compliance with all HSE, quality assurance, and statutory regulations.<br \/>Drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence across the organisation.<br \/>Build, mentor, and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams.<br \/>Strengthen relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.<br \/>Support business development efforts by contributing to tender reviews, project feasibility, and strategic partnerships.<br \/>Monitor financial performance, cost control measures, and operational budgets.<br \/>Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect business performance.<br \/>Prepare and present operational reports to the Board and executive management.<br \/>Requirements:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.<br \/>A Master\u2019s degree MBA or related postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.<br \/>Minimum of 12\u201315 years of progressive experience within the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior executive or leadership role.<br \/>Proven experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects simultaneously.<br \/>Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, contract administration, procurement, and construction operations.<br \/>Excellent commercial, financial, and business management skills.<br \/>Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage organisational change.<br \/>Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.<br \/>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.<br \/>High level of integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.<br \/>Preferred Experience:<br \/>Experience working with indigenous or multinational construction companies.<br \/>Strong understanding of Nigerian construction regulations, building standards, and HSE requirements.<br \/>Experience overseeing residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Share your resume to: temidayo.adegoroye@terawork.com with job title as the subject line.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:temidayo.adegoroye@terawork.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-20 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Terawork Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-20 Job Description About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven Chief Operating Officer COO to provide strategic and operational leadership to a fast-growing construction company. 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