Senior Project Manager Lagos

Collection Development Limited - We develop, manage, and invest with the purpose of improving property and places to deliver lasting commercial and social benefit. We are a curious team of real estate experts who identify opportunities where we can create and capture significant value. We are Collection Developments.

Our goal is to create places that people want to be in. We take a long-term approach to real estate, maximising risk-adjusted returns across portfolios and generating consistent returns for our partners whilst setting new standards for homes, workplaces and cultural spaces that people love. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Project Manager Jobsby role

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Discover moreJobs by roleJob board softwareIndustry specific jobsKey Responsibilities

Support the Project Director across all project workstreams; deputise fully in their absence Lead the management and coordination of all external consultants including structural engineer, MEP engineer, planning consultant, quantity surveyor, and specialist consultants; ensure consultants deliver to programme and scope Own the project risk register; identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively; report to the Project Director and client on risk status Lead the coordination between the Design and Architectural Manager and the Construction Manager to ensure design packages are delivered in the sequence required by the construction programme Manage formal communications with all consultants and third parties, including formal letters and contract notices Chair the consultant coordination meeting in the Project Director's absence Support the Project Director in preparation of client reports, presentations, and change order submissions Monitor overall project programme against milestones and escalate emerging delays to the Project Director Manage the statutory approvals programme, coordinating with appointed consultants and tracking submission and decision dates Lead the project close-out process including as-built documentation and project lessons-learned review

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management; postgraduate qualification an advantage Minimum 14 years of experience in the construction or real estate development industry, with at least 6 years in a senior project management role Strong experience in Design and Build project delivery in Nigeria Familiarity with Lagos State planning and building control processes Experience managing multi-disciplinary design consultant teams Membership of a relevant professional body such as NSE, NIOB, NIQS, or NIA is an advantage

Highly organised with strong programme management capability Confident communicator across all levels from site team to senior client Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills for formal correspondence and reporting Ability to coordinate across multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing sight of the critical path Collaborative leadership style with the ability to hold others accountable diplomatically

31st October, 2026. How to Apply

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