Project Manager at Ultimus Holdings

Ultimus Holdings is a global investment company with the sole purpose of contributing to the sustainable development of African economies. Our investing deployment is broad-based and long-term. We specifically invest is sectors that demonstrates growth; leveraging our sector expertise in ensuring we become market leaders in all operational portfolios.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Project Management Dimension:

• Leading the production of schematic design, design development and construction documents
• Managing sub-contractors by locating, evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling performance;
• Periodic evaluation of the staff who will be reporting to you using agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on determined Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
• Complying with operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements;
• Meeting construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying variances, implementing corrective actions, providing non-project annual operating and capital budget information;
• Accomplishing construction project results by defining project purpose and scope, calculating resources required, establishing standards and protocols, allocating resources, scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors, evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions, resolving design problems, evaluating and implementing change orders;
• Approving construction projects by conducting inspections at critical phases, obtaining approvals from buyers;
• Preventing fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, codes;
• Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing health and safety standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations;
• Updating job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
• Enhancing the organizations reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments;
• Managing project from start to finish;
• Resolving field construction problems in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary;
• Calling for and attending progress meetings, developing status reports, and delivering presentations as required;
• Recommending policy and procedure improvements;
• Assisting in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules;
• Developing and implementing a quality audit program, monitoring contractor corrective actions, and ensuring a quality project which conforms to plans and specifications;
• All recommendations are subject to the approval of the CEO, Ultimus Development Group.

Civil Engineering Dimension:

• Developing integrated structural designs of buildings, renovations, or restorations from conception through to completion and performing supporting calculations for the planned work;
• Developing technical procedures and contributes to the development of standards, specifications, construction documents, and guidelines;
• Prepare technical specifications for structural materials;
• Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems;
• Meeting with construction professionals and clients to discuss feasibility of designs;
• Working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images and Carrying out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications; and
• Conduct on site investigations and analyse data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other).

Operational Dimension:

• Collaborating with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision and operational strategy;
• Translating strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning;
• Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets for Ultimus Construction;
• Having an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry and its value proposition and advising the company on the next line of action;
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement;
• Effectively manage labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for Ultimus Construction;
• Assist in developing actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO;
• Aggressively manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves targets relative to growth and profitability;
• Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting;
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders;
• Positively represent the company at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor;
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team;
• Assist HR with recruiting when necessary;
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations; and
• Occasional travel is required
• All recommendations are subject to the approval of the Vice President.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree is required
• Licensed by recognised Engineering Regulatory bodies in Nigeria such as:
  • Council for The Regulation Of Engineering In Nigeria (COREN) and
  • The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
• Minimum 10 yearsТ experience
• Proficient in standard industry software
• Legally able to work in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2020.