Operations

Director Of Construction

Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
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  • The successful candidate will provide overall construction leadership across seven (7) estates, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within approved budgets and schedules, and to the highest standards of quality. The Director of Construction will work closely with the General Manager, Project Manager, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, HR and other operational functions to ensure seamless execution of the Company's construction programme.

Engineering Excellence Project Delivery Quality Without Compromise

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for construction activities across seven (7) estates.
  • Direct and coordinate a construction workforce of approximately 500 workers, including Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Artisans, Operators and other site personnel.
  • Lead construction planning, mobilisation and execution across multiple sites.
  • Oversee residential housing developments, estate infrastructure, roads, drainage, utilities and other approved construction projects.
  • Develop, review and monitor construction programmes, schedules and milestones.
  • Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, schedule and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with approved designs, engineering specifications, contractual requirements and statutory standards.
  • Drive quality assurance and quality control across all project sites.
  • Optimise the deployment of labour, plant, equipment and materials.
  • Monitor productivity and ensure efficient utilisation of construction resources.
  • Enforce Health, Safety & Environmental standards and promote a zero-harm culture.
  • Monitor contractor and workforce performance and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Identify and resolve technical, operational and construction challenges.
  • Escalate significant project risks and recommend practical solutions to management.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual construction performance reports.
  • Drive continuous improvement in construction methods, productivity, quality and operational efficiency.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a seasoned construction leader with 12 - 15 years of practising experience and a proven track record of successfully managing major construction operations.

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Strong experience in construction project delivery and site management.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale construction sites simultaneously.
  • Demonstrable experience leading large multidisciplinary construction teams.
  • Experience managing substantial workforces, preferably 300 - 500+ personnel.
  • Strong exposure to residential estate development and infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, QA/QC and HSE.
  • Strong contractor, consultant and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent leadership, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong commercial awareness and resource management skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, efficiently, on schedule and to specification.
  • High levels of integrity, accountability, discipline and professionalism.

THE SCALE OF THE ROLE

  • This is not simply a site management position.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for translating the Company's construction strategy into execution across seven estates while providing leadership to a workforce of approximately 500 construction personnel.
  • We are looking for a leader who can build systems, drive accountability, improve productivity and establish a culture where quality, safety and timely delivery are non-negotiable.

OUR EXPECTATION

  • The Director of Construction will be the guardian of construction excellence, ensuring that every project is delivered with:
  • Technical Competence | Operational Discipline | Quality | Safety | Results
  • If you are an experienced construction leader ready to take on a significant portfolio of residential estate developments and lead a large-scale construction workforce, we invite you to apply.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tohr@landbookbyharmony.com

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At a glance

Company

Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 4, 2026

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