Senior Site Manager

Micdee Designs Limited strives to shape built environments that serve the dreams and needs of people today with considerations from the past and a focus on the future. Our approach is unique. We believe the most timeless, impactful designs come from an understanding rooted in the processes of our clients, their customers / market and the basic human condition. The creative process starts with collaborative engagements with the client and their teams. The information garnered serves as the springboard from which innovation is born. Our designs are shaped to ensure their needs and objectives are met and the resulting product is rooted in social, ecological and economic sustainability. Considerations are also made for cultural sustainability. It is important that whatever product is realised has a sense of place and context.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Site Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site activities, coordinate artisans and subcontractors, monitor work quality, and ensure projects are executed safely and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities to ensure efficient project execution.
• Interpret and implement approved architectural, interior design, structural, and technical drawings.
• Coordinate artisans, subcontractors, suppliers, and other site personnel to ensure work progresses according to schedule.
• Monitor project progress against established milestones and promptly escalate delays or potential risks.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect completed and ongoing works, identify defects, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate material requirements with the Procurement team and monitor the use, storage, and handling of materials on site.
• Maintain accurate daily site reports, attendance records, work progress updates, and material usage records.
• Identify and resolve site-level technical and operational challenges in collaboration with the relevant project teams.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure that rework, material wastage, and avoidable delays are minimised.
• Coordinate inspections, measurements, and work verification with relevant technical personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with Project Managers, the Construction Lead, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure proper site housekeeping, equipment handling, and protection of completed works.
• Provide regular progress reports and promptly escalate issues that may affect project cost, quality, safety, or delivery timelines.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant site management or construction supervision experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing construction, interior fit-out, or renovation projects.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, technical, and construction drawings.
• Good understanding of construction methods, finishing materials, installation processes, and quality control.
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices and HSE compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and enforce deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
• Proficiency in relevant reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or possession of industry-recognised certifications is an added advantage.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically competent, organised, and capable of driving site execution while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• You must be able to coordinate multiple trades, anticipate site challenges, hold subcontractors accountable, and ensure that work is completed correctly and on schedule. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of site delivery and understands the importance of balancing quality, cost, time, and safety.

Disclaimer:

• We receive a high volume of applications and may not be able to respond to every applicant. Only candidates who meet the stated requirements will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Salary
N200,000 - N300,000 / month.