Head of Project Management Office

What we are looking for

• Oversee project planning and scheduling across all projects, ensuring baseline programmes are realistic, resource-loaded, and regularly updated, with schedule and cost variances proactively identified and mitigated; maintain executive oversight of HSE performance across all sites, championing a zero-harm culture and enforcing compliance with Nigerian HSE regulations Ensure QA/QC systems and Inspection and Test Plans are effectively implemented on all projects, and oversee the Quantity Surveying function to ensure accurate cost planning, BOQ preparation, variation management, and final account settlements are handled in the company's commercial interest Serve as the senior client interface for all project delivery matters — managing escalations, resolving disputes, chairing progress meetings with key clients, and ensuring client satisfaction is maintained at the highest level across the portfolio Report to the Managing Director on overall project portfolio performance, resource utilisation, risk exposure, and financial delivery, and provide delivery capability input to support major business development and tender pursuits Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Portfolio-level project delivery on time --- schedule variance within ±10% across all active projects Portfolio cost performance --- project cost variance within ±5% of approved budgets company-wide Zero lost-time injury (LTI) incidents attributable to HSE management failures across all project sites QA/QC compliance --- zero major non-conformances at client or regulatory inspections; NCR close-out rate of 100% within agreed timeframes Client satisfaction score of 85% or above across all active projects per quarterly client survey Monthly project portfolio performance report submitted to the Managing Director by the 5th of every month Requirements Minimum Qualifications: B.Eng.
• in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution --- Minimum M.Sc.
• in Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or MBA --- Strongly Required at this level COREN Full Registration (R.Eng.) --- Mandatory Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) --- Mandatory Required Certifications & Licences: COREN Full Registration (R.Eng.) --- Mandatory NSE Corporate or Fellow Membership --- Mandatory PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner --- Mandatory at this level Primavera P6 Certification --- Required NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification --- Advantage FIDIC or NEC Contract Management Certification --- Strong Advantage Experience Requirements: Minimum of 10 to 15 years post-qualification experience in engineering project management, construction management, or infrastructure delivery, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or head of department role Demonstrated experience managing and directing multi-disciplinary delivery teams encompassing project planners, HSE officers, QA/QC officers, site engineers, and quantity surveyors Extensive experience with Nigerian procurement regulations, FIDIC or NEC contract administration, and client management in both public and private sector engineering projects Strong background in construction operations and site management, with the technical credibility to provide effective oversight of site engineers and construction activities Track record of implementing project management systems, quality management frameworks, and HSE management plans across multiple simultaneous project sites Key Competen