Key Responsibilities
Hold overall accountability for the project across all dimensions: programme, cost, quality, safety, client relationship, and regulatory compliance
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client at project director level; attend all client meetings and ensure client satisfaction is actively managed throughout the project
Chair the weekly project review meeting and review all programme reports before issue to the client
Make final decisions on all design, commercial, and programme matters escalated from the project team
Approve all change orders, major procurement decisions, subcontract awards, and consultant appointments
Ensure the project is delivered within the agreed budget and programme
Recruit, lead, and develop the CDL project team; build a team culture of accountability, professionalism, and delivery
Manage all regulatory relationships through appointed consultants
Report project status, risks, and financial performance to CDL''s Managing Director monthly
Institutionalise learnings from this project into CDL''s construction division for application on future projects
Key Competencies and Personal Attributes
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills; ability to command the confidence of both the client and the project team
Strong commercial acumen; comfortable with cost plans, contract terms, and variation management
Outstanding communication and presentation skills; experienced in corporate client environments
Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complexity and make sound decisions under time pressure
High personal standards for quality, safety, and professional conduct
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor''s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred
Minimum 18 years of experience in the construction industry, of which at least 8 years in a project director or equivalent senior leadership role
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments in Nigeria, with preference for Lagos State
Deep familiarity with the Lagos regulatory environment and relevant utility authorities
Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-block residential projects on time and within budget
Experience managing Design and Build contracts and multi-disciplinary consultant teams
Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), or equivalent professional body is an advantage; COREN registration is beneficial.