Project Manager

Benin Asaba Expressway Concession Company, the holding company for the strategic federal government highway concession project managed by Africa Plus Partners to construct, maintain, and manage the Benin-Asaba Expressway, is recruiting a Project Manager to lead its operations in Benin City, Edo State. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the infrastructure lifecycle, ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery in accordance with approved specifications, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of the highway construction project; develop comprehensive execution plans, master schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.

• Team Coordination: Direct the activities of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, QA/QC, HSE, procurement, and commercial departments.

• Contract & Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with government agencies, consultants, transport stakeholders, host communities, and utility providers. Oversee contractor/subcontractor performance using FIDIC contract conditions.

• Risk & Financial Controls: Identify potential execution issues, implement proactive risk mitigation strategies, drive cost control initiatives, and ensure efficient resource utilization.

• Compliance & HSSE: Enforce strict compliance with contract requirements, engineering standards, environmental regulations, and Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) corporate policies.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline. A Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or an MBA is an added advantage.

• Professional Certifications: Professional registration with COREN and membership in NSE (or relevant professional bodies) is required. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering or infrastructure development, with at least 5 years in a senior project management role overseeing major highway, bridge, or transportation infrastructure projects. Experience with PPP/concession environments is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Advanced project planning and scheduling using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6; deep understanding of project controls, claims management, and financial budgeting.