Construction 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: Construction Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities

Hold overall on-site authority and responsibility for all construction activities across all residential blocks and external works simultaneously Chair the daily site coordination meeting with all Zone Construction Managers, the Programme and MEP Manager, and the Site Engineers Manage all subcontract crews on site; review and approve method statements before any work package commences Monitor daily progress against the look-ahead; identify and escalate any delay risk to the Project Director and Programme and MEP Manager immediately Manage the site logistics plan in coordination with the Site Logistics Coordinator Resolve on-site conflicts between trades, zones, or subcontractors; make binding site decisions on work sequencing and temporary works Ensure all quality hold points are observed and that no concrete pour takes place without Site Engineer and quality sign-off Enforce the HSE plan on site; support the HSE Manager in maintaining a zero-harm culture Approve subcontractor daily labour and plant returns for commercial management Produce the daily site report and brief the Project Director daily on site status.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; professional registration with NSE or NIOB is preferred; COREN registration is beneficial Minimum 10 years of construction experience, with demonstrated experience managing multi-building residential projects in Lagos Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete construction, flat slab systems, and raft foundations Experience managing a large site workforce across multiple concurrent buildings Membership of NIOB or NSE is an advantage.

Natural authority and the ability to command the respect of a large, diverse site workforce Strong decision-making ability under pressure; decisive and clear Excellent situational awareness; able to monitor multiple simultaneous activities without losing focus Strong safety leadership; zero tolerance for HSE non-compliance.

31st October, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.