Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lagos

Earl Consulting Lagos - Our client, a Leading Real Estate Firm is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview

Earl Consulting is recruiting a highly strategic, result-driven, and visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a premier real estate development and investment company in Lagos, Nigeria. The Chief Operating Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for directing day-to-day corporate operations, driving strategic growth initiatives, optimizing organizational efficiency, and ensuring the successful execution of high-value real estate projects across Lagos.

Oversee and streamline company-wide operations across all divisions, ensuring alignment with corporate vision, growth strategies, and overall business goals. Establish operational policies, performance metrics, and governance frameworks to maintain high standards of efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Drive strategic planning, target setting, and operational scaling to expand market leadership within the Lagos real estate sector.

Oversee real estate development cycles, from planning and land acquisition through construction, site management, and final handover. Ensure project timelines, quality controls, budget allocations, and deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Optimize resource utilization and implement cost-saving operational procedures without compromising quality.

Monitor departmental KPIs and hold executive and management teams accountable for meeting operational and revenue targets. Analyze operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and execute continuous improvement strategies.

Direct, mentor, and empower departmental heads across Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and HR. Promote a high-performance corporate culture focused on accountability, excellence, innovation, and target delivery.

Ensure strict compliance with Lagos state real estate regulations, environmental standards, building codes, and legal requirements. Oversee enterprise risk management strategies to mitigate operational, legal, and financial risks.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 9 years of active, productive, and verifiable executive management/operational experience with a track record of target delivery. Proven experience within the Real Estate, Property Development, or Construction sectors in Lagos/Nigeria is strongly preferred. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Estate Management, Engineering, Finance, Management, or a related field. Master’s Degree or MBA is a strong advantage. Track Record: Demonstrated success leading operations, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering multi-million-naira real estate or corporate projects. Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Lagos real estate market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, land documentation, and construction management workflows. Competencies: Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, project oversight, risk management, and negotiation skills. Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, high integrity, strong executive communication skills, and problem-solving abilities under high pressure.

30th October, 2026. How to Apply

interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (Resume) & Cover Letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Chief Operating Officer" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.