Job Title: Project Manager, A&C
Requisition ID: 14046
Location: Oregun, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
About Lafarge Africa Plc
Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.
About the Job
- The Projects Manager is responsible for overseeing RMX business improvement and business expansion projects.
- This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills to ensure that projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
What you’ll be doing
Project Leadership:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, and suppliers to ensure all project requirements are met.
- Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are achieved, adjusting schedules as necessary.
Project Oversight and Proposal:
- Conduct project’s feasibility including gathering relevant informations and analysis of
data. - Collaborate with relevant stake holders to ensure values are verified and captured
- Propose to the business development manager how to initiate such projects
Process Control and Compliance:
- Ensure that each development process meets all integrity requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Business contacts are transparent and adhere to competition laws
- Monitor the adherence to health and safety regulations within the plant and on construction sites.
Team Management:
- Project team members may comprise of direct employees and other stakeholders such as contractors , vendors and interdepartmental staffs
- Provide training and development opportunities to team members to improve performance and ensure efficient operations.
- Conduct performance reviews and address any staffing issues or concerns.
Budget and Cost Management:
- Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or timelines.
- Track project financials, prepare reports, and present updates to senior management.
Client Interaction and Reporting:
- Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure project needs and expectations are being met.
- Address any client concerns, resolve issues, and provide regular updates on project status.
- Prepare and present detailed progress reports and performance metrics to clients and senior management.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential project risks, including delays, quality issues, or cost overruns, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Address on-site challenges, such as weather conditions, site accessibility, or equipment malfunctions.
Environmental Sustainability:
- Ensure the plant operates in compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, emissions, and sustainability practices.
- Promote eco-friendly practices such as using recycled materials or energy-efficient processes where possible.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of production schedules, delivery logs, and quality control reports.
- Ensure proper documentation for compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in any course
- 5 – 7 years’ working experience in a readymix plant
- Project Management Skills (Project integration management, Scope management, Schedule management, Cost management, Quality management, Resource management, Communications management, Risk management, Procurement management, Stakeholder management)
- Good understanding of the business operations, the internal challenges and the external constraints; be aware of the cement operation and be able to assist in troubleshooting & problem solving; his credibility depends upon his ability to be part of the plant team and to relate with other departments.
- Cross functional knowledge and experience
- Excellent management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short- and long-range goals and objectives.
- Ability to manage multiple project plans successfully and simultaneously.
- Ability to motivate individuals and teams
- Able to coach and direct a diverse team
- Good aptitude for organization and communication
- Excellent Team leading skills.
Who you’ll be working with:
- Busines Development & Strategy Manager.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should click on ‘Apply now’ below.
