- Company: O.K.I. (Nig) Limited
- Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 26 November 2026
About the role
O.K. Isokariari (Nigeria) Limited is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company with over 50 years of experience in civil engineering and building projects. Established in 1970, the company is known for delivering heavy civil engineering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high standards in quality, health, safety, and environmental protection.
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This is a full-time, on-site position focused on planning, coordinating, and delivering construction projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee on-site construction operations, ensuring coordination between engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and site supervision teams.
- Develop baseline execution plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource mobilization schedules aligned with contract milestones.
- Monitor daily site productivity, workflows, and schedule adherence across all active project zones.
- Manage master project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, tracking critical path activities and mitigating delay risks.
- Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) to analyze schedule and cost variances, enforcing corrective actions as needed.
- Manage project budgets, cost-value reconciliations, cash flow projections, and expenditure control to maximize profitability.
- Review interim valuations, subcontractor payment certificates, and client billing applications.
- Evaluate site instructions and variation orders, negotiating claims and managing commercial risks.
- Enforce compliance with company QHSE policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular site safety audits and maintain zero-tolerance standards for unsafe working conditions.
- Act as the primary technical and commercial liaison between the company, clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Lead project meetings, provide progress reports to Executive Management, and mentor site engineering personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or a related technical discipline. A professional certification (COREN) is a strong advantage.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive project management experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, or auxiliary construction.
- Advanced proficiency in project planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Comprehensive command of MS Excel for financial reporting, data-driven cost modeling, and progress tracking.
- Deep understanding of standard contract forms (FIDIC / Nigerian Standard Building Conditions) and construction methodologies.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and decision-making capabilities in high-intensity operational environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, site statutory compliance, and industrial relations management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a rigorous, policy-driven approach to accountability and documentation.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to hr@okisokariari.com using “Project Manager” as the subject of the email.
Apply by email: hr@okisokariari.com
