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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Apo, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
- IKEVORA (formerly Startup Soar) are seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-driven Site Manager to oversee construction site activities and ensure that projects are executed according to approved plans, specifications, budgets, quality standards, and timelines.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site workers, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- The candidate will also monitor daily site activities, enforce health and safety standards, manage construction materials, and provide regular progress reports to management.
- The ideal candidate must have strong technical knowledge of construction processes, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience managing construction sites within the construction and real estate industry.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Site Management:
- Oversee daily construction activities and ensure work progresses according to approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Coordinate site operations to ensure efficient execution of construction projects.
- Supervise site workers, artisans, subcontractors, and other personnel.
- Ensure that construction activities comply with approved designs, technical specifications, and quality standards.
- Identify and resolve site-related challenges that may affect project delivery.
- Maintain proper organisation, cleanliness, and security across the construction site.
Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly construction work plans.
- Coordinate project activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Monitor project milestones and identify potential delays.
- Work closely with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, and consultants.
- Ensure that site activities align with approved project schedules and budgets.
- Recommend practical solutions to improve productivity and project delivery.
Workforce and Subcontractor Supervision:
- Assign tasks to site workers and ensure responsibilities are clearly communicated.
- Monitor workforce productivity, attendance, discipline, and performance.
- Coordinate subcontractors and ensure they deliver work according to agreed specifications and timelines.
- Ensure adequate labour and technical resources are available for ongoing activities.
- Resolve routine site-level disputes and escalate major issues to management.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism among site personnel.
Materials, Equipment, and Inventory Management:
- Monitor the use and storage of construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure materials are available when needed to prevent work delays.
- Verify material deliveries against approved orders and specifications.
- Maintain records of materials received, issued, used, and remaining on site.
- Minimise material wastage, damage, theft, and misuse.
- Submit material requisitions and equipment requests for approval.
- Monitor the condition and proper use of construction equipment.
Quality Control and Technical Compliance:
- Ensure construction work meets approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify defects, deviations, and substandard workmanship.
- Coordinate inspections with relevant consultants, engineers, and quality control personnel.
- Ensure identified defects are corrected promptly.
- Monitor the quality of materials and workmanship.
- Maintain site inspection records and relevant project documentation.
- Ensure that work requiring technical approval or inspection is not improperly covered up or continued without the necessary clearance.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
- Enforce health and safety procedures across the construction site.
- Ensure workers use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify hazards and implement measures to minimise accidents and injuries.
- Maintain good housekeeping and safe access routes on site.
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe working conditions.
- Ensure equipment and tools are used safely.
- Promote compliance with applicable building regulations, environmental requirements, and occupational safety standards.
Cost Control and Resource Management:
- Monitor site activities to ensure efficient use of labour, materials, equipment, and other resources.
- Minimise unnecessary expenditure, material wastage, and avoidable rework.
- Track site requirements against approved budgets.
- Report potential cost overruns and resource shortages to management.
- Support quantity surveyors and project managers with site measurements and progress information.
- Ensure that additional work and variations receive the appropriate approval before execution.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
- Maintain accurate records of site activities, labour attendance, material usage, equipment, and deliveries.
- Document delays, technical challenges, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Provide photographic evidence and updates on project progress when required.
- Report major issues, risks, and project deviations promptly to management.
- Support project handovers and the preparation of completion documentation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Timely completion of construction milestones and project deliverables.
- Compliance with approved project budgets and work schedules.
- Quality of workmanship and reduction in construction defects and rework.
- Effective management of construction materials and minimisation of wastage.
- Workforce productivity and subcontractor performance.
- Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Accuracy and timeliness of site reports and documentation.
- Effective resolution and escalation of site challenges.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional certification or membership of a recognised professional body will be an advantage.
- 5 – 8 years of relevant construction experience, including substantial experience supervising construction sites.
- Demonstrable experience managing building construction projects, preferably residential, commercial, or real estate developments.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, building methods, specifications, and site procedures.
- Knowledge of construction planning, quality control, material management, and cost control.
- Familiarity with health and safety requirements and applicable building regulations.
- Ability to coordinate workers, subcontractors, suppliers, and technical professionals effectively.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction project management tools.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and other relevant construction drawings.
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, accountability, and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work on-site and manage multiple construction activities under tight deadlines.
Salary
Open for Negotiation, depending on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to deliver results.