Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading construction Group to recruit an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction operations of the Group, answering the executive management, and making decisions that affect the day-to-day operations with regards to planning, design, engineering and construction of the company’s industry projects. This role plans and directs all construction activities and administrative processes to deliver high quality projects on time and within budget.
• Develop, in coordination with the Executive Management Team, an integrated business plan for construction related services and enforce the company’s overall strategic direction with regards to construction projects
• Responsible for the daily management, coordination and oversight of construction projects including successful project planning, cost management, execution, and closure.
• Achieve objectives related to cost management, contract administration, schedule tracking and facilitation.
• Identify and prepare scope of work, project resource requirements, project cost estimates and budgets, milestones and risks.
• Ensure that all concerns from internal constituents are incorporated accurately into the final plans.
• Manage all pre-construction activities for successful project roll-out
• Maintain and report in the company systems to track budgets, forecast costs, track project schedules and inspections.
• Execute and manage all subcontractors and vendors according to the executed contracts and project schedule
• Develop and manage successful relationships with architects, engineers and consultants as applicable
• Verifiy that quality of finished work meets expectations
• Team with all personnel to provide a safe jobsite and according to companies health and safety policy and procedures
• Direct projects leads and ensures all projects are completed on time, within budget and according to preestablished specifications
• Set departments' high-level goals, objectives and plans and work with them on attaining such goals by closely monitoring their operations.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication throughout the company to ensure that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities of all executives are clearly defined and understood.
• Act as the representative of the company in dealing with government entities, financial community, and the public.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering , construction management, architecture, or related field from a recognized university.
• Master's degree is a plus
• Knowledge of Project Management - PMP Holder is desirable.
• Minimum of 20 years cognate experience in the construction industry.
• Extensive executive-level management experience (10+ years).
• Experience in Financial Management Budgeting/Forecasting Cost Engineering
• Knowledge of regulatory issues
• Experience with construction cost estimating, proposal development, contracts management and construction administration for multi-disciplined; multi-contract, sophisticated redevelopment projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project
• Management experience of a very large multicultural team

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.