Smartcity is an investment and Infrastructure development company dedicated to creating modern real estate and infrastructural projects that allows people to live, work and relax in a technologically enabled environment that makes for pleasant and productive living.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Development Management Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Development Management Manager to establish and lead its Development Management function.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will serve as the Company's senior project delivery authority, building a robust framework for project governance, construction supervision, contractor management, and delivery performance.
This is a founding leadership role for a professional passionate about engineering excellence, infrastructure development, and delivering complex projects to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and operationalise the Development Management function and its four operating units: Project Delivery, Smart Infrastructure, Construction Technology, and Contractor Governance.
Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing project delivery teams, including Resident Engineers.
Establish project governance frameworks, technical standards, reporting processes, and digital management systems.
Oversee construction supervision, contractor prequalification, performance monitoring, and work certification.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, safety, procurement, and overall delivery performance.
Drive the adoption of digital project delivery tools, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), dashboards, and digital site reporting.
Strengthen project risk management, stakeholder coordination, and escalation procedures.
Establish and implement the SmartCity Engineering Academy to build technical capacity and promote engineering excellence across the organisation.
RequirementsMinimum of 15 years' experience in construction, development, or large-scale project delivery.
Strong expertise in construction contract management, procurement governance, quantity surveying, and project controls.
Proven experience building and leading delivery teams in complex, multi-project environments.
Sound knowledge of Nigeria's construction industry, contractor management, and regulatory compliance.
Relevant professional qualification, such as COREN, RICS, CIOB, PMP, or an equivalent credential.
Familiarity with smart infrastructure systems, including renewable energy, IoT, connectivity, and smart metering, is an advantage.
Experience with BIM, GIS, drone monitoring, and digital project management platforms is desirable.
Strong leadership, accountability, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities.
Why Join Smartcity Plc?
Lead the establishment of a new strategic function from the ground up.
Shape project delivery standards and governance across a growing development portfolio.
Drive innovation in construction technology, infrastructure, and engineering development.
Work directly with the CEO in a high-impact leadership role.
Enjoy a very attractive compensation package under a three-year renewable contract tied to delivery
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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