Project Manager - Construction and Facilities Job at American University of Nigeria

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Job Title: Project Manager (Construction and Facilities)

Location: Yola, Nigeria

Department: Facilities Management

Employer: American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking a Permanent Project Manager. This position is a multi-national one; Open to both National and Non-national of Nigeria.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The AUN Construction project manager will be responsible for daily supervising and coordinating general and or specific construction activity, monitor and reviews contractors' + subcontractor's work as to budget and schedule plus direct activities of architects/engineers and informs the Executive Director of Construction of status.

Position Requirements:

•   Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Construction Science, Construction Management and/or Architecture from an accredited university. Master's Degree a Plus

•   10 to 15 years' experience as a Project Manager and /or Construction Manager on large projects. Experience in civil structures, infrastructure, institutional buildings, etc. Verified Experience with Western/European standards and finishes in the US/Middle East/Europe.

•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English.

•   Excellent computer spreadsheet and word processing skills.

•   Demonstrated capacity to manage contractual and payment process/files.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

•   Ability to read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications plus communicate with the team professionals.

•   Ability to determine time, place and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; execute and/or report on events

•   Ability to mediate disputes and interpret the intent of the contract documents.

•   Ability to adapt to Northern Nigerian environment, culture and climate.

•   Ability to maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations.

•   Applies principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

•   Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule forms.

•   Ability to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures.

•   Reads and interprets manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods plus procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.

•   Experience in multi-cultural/mutli-religion teams.

Description of Benefits: Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should fill out the job application form online. Candidates must also submit their resumes, cover letters and references to recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication.

LINK TO ONLINE JOB APPLICATION FORM: http://s.jobnavy.com/bqhh0

The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AUN is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, nationality, origin, age, intercourse, religion, and marital status.

Deadline: 08.10.2013

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