Building Project Manager

AI summary

ActionAid Nigeria is hiring a Building Project Manager to lead the planning, procurement, design, construction, commissioning and handover of its headquarters building project in Abuja. The role involves managing consultants and contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost control, risk management and regular reporting to management and the Building Committee.

• Client-side project lead for ActionAid Nigeria headquarters building project
• Based at the Country Office in Abuja
• Responsible for procurement, design development, construction and handover
• Reports to Country Director and Building Committee/Board
• Covers cost management, contract administration and risk management

Original source description

Building Project Manager at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria ⏲ Aug 27, 2026, 5:06 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Building Project Manager Location : Country Office, Abuja Responsible to: Country Director and Building Committee / Board Line Management: Day-to-Day Oversight of the AAN Building Project Teams Job Purpose The Project Manager will serve as ActionAid Nigeria's principal professional adviser and client-side representative for the planning, procurement, design development, construction, commissioning and handover of the headquarters building project. Working closely with AAN Management, the Project Manager will be responsible for helping define the project's requirements, preparing the project brief, advising on procurement strategy, leading the procurement and management of professional consultants and contractors, and ensuring that the project is delivered in accordance with the approved scope, quality, budget, programme and governance arrangements. The Project Manager will coordinate the work of all consultants and contractors on behalf of ActionAid Nigeria and provide regular progress reports to Management and the Board/Building Committee in accordance with the approved project governance framework. Specific Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate statutory approvals, planning permissions and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate, manage and monitor the performance of all professional consultants and contractors to ensure their work is fully integrated and aligned with the approved Project Brief and that the project functions as a single, coherent programme. Prepare the Project Brief (AAN's Requirements) to guide the design and delivery of the project. Construction: Monitor construction progress and coordinate consultants and contractors to ensure delivery to the approved quality, cost and programme. Governance: Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Management and to the Building Committee, highlighting progress, key risks, decisions required and emerging issues. Review design proposals to ensure they satisfy the approved Project Brief, project objectives, budget, programme, sustainability objectives and operational requirements. Project Definition: Lead the development and refinement of the project's requirements: in consultation with Management and other stakeholders. Cost Management: Oversee cost planning, value engineering, payment certifications and budget control throughout the project. Review Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and proposed variations, and advise ActionAid Nigeria on their implications. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. Support the Procurement Committee in the procurement process for architects and other professional consultants, including preparing Terms of Reference, coordinating tender processes, evaluating submissions and making recommendations to ActionAid Nigeria on consultant and other appointments. And advise ActionAid Nigeria on the most appropriate procurement strategy throughout the project lifecycle. Contract Administration: Monitor contractual performance and advise on claims, variations, extensions of time and dispute resolution where necessary. Risk Management: Establish and maintain a project risk register and proactively identify, assess and mitigate project risks. Ensure contractors compliance with applicable security, safety, and industry regulations. Measure and track project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques Qualification and Experience: Member of relevant Professional Bodies. Advanced Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Building Technology and any other profession relevant to the above subject matter. Experience: in leading complex building/ civil engineering projects. At least 10 years post NYSC experience. Experience: working with different cultures and nationalities. Experience: in using Project Management systems and tools. Certified Project Manager. Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills. IT and advanced Project management skills. Deep understanding of Nigerian building regulatory and supervisory context. Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills. Candidate must be detail-oriented and task-driven for the successful completion of the building project. Reporting line: Project Governance Reporting: Building Committee and Board Works under the day-to-day guidance of the Country Director and reports project progress in accordance with the approved project governance arrangements. Provides regular project reports to the Building Committee and the Board in accordance with the approved project governance framework. Administrative Reporting: Country Director How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 8th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja