Yard Manager - Marine Works

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading international construction and marine engineering company to recruit an experienced Yard Manager for a major port rehabilitation project in Lagos, Nigeria.  

Responsibilities

The project involves large-scale marine works, heavy civil construction activities, concrete production, precast operations, heavy lifting equipment, and fleet management within one of West Africa's most strategic infrastructure developments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all yard operations and ensuring the efficient management of resources, equipment, materials and personnel to support project execution.

Yard Operations Management

• Lead and manage all activities within the project yard, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Establish and enforce operational procedures, workflows and performance standards across all yard activities.
• Coordinate the movement, storage and allocation of materials, equipment and construction assets.
• Ensure optimal utilization of yard facilities to support project requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain strict discipline and operational control across a large multicultural workforce.

 

Concrete & Precast Production

• Oversee the operations of multiple concrete batching plants serving the project.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
• Supervise precast concrete production activities and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Coordinate production planning with construction and marine operations teams.

 

Equipment & Fleet Management

• Manage a large fleet of construction equipment, lifting machinery, trucks and operational vehicles.
• Ensure equipment availability, utilization and maintenance performance meet project requirements.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with technical and mechanical teams.
• Monitor equipment productivity and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure effective management of spare parts, consumables and workshop operations.

 

Logistics & Resource Planning

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities related to project operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability of critical materials and equipment.
• Develop efficient yard layouts and storage systems to optimize productivity and safety.
• Support procurement and project teams in forecasting equipment and material requirements.

 

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout all yard operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE standards and local regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, security and operational discipline.

 

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor and develop supervisors, operators, mechanics and support personnel.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, productivity and operational excellence.
• Manage workforce planning, performance evaluations and training initiatives.
• Maintain strong discipline and clear reporting structures across the organisation.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy construction, marine works, infrastructure, mining, military engineering or large industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing large construction yards, equipment fleets and operational bases.
• Strong knowledge of concrete batching plants, precast production and heavy lifting operations.
• Extensive experience managing heavy equipment including cranes, excavators, loaders, trucks and specialized construction machinery.
• Demonstrated experience working in Africa within complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of logistics, maintenance planning and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to manage large multicultural workforces under demanding project conditions.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong character, resilience and ability to enforce discipline and operational standards.

 

• Former military engineering corps, military logistics, naval engineering or comparable highly structured operational environments.
• Experience on major port, marine, mining, oil & gas, EPC or large infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience managing workforces exceeding 300 personnel.
• Experience in remote or challenging operational environments across Africa.

 

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