Project Manager | Construction Delivery Lead

kingsleyajero

Block XII, Plot 23, VIP Gardens, off Golf Course, Lakowe, Lekki-Ajah, Lagos

About Candidate

Construction Project Manager with 15 years in the built environment and 10+ years of direct leadership delivering
large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects across Nigeria, with cross-border (remote) project delivery in Ghana.
Proven track record in managing concurrent site operations and driving execution from complex substructures
through to final commissioning.
Experienced in managing finishing workflows from substrate preparation to final snagging and handover,
ensuring alignment with design intent, timelines, and budget. Adept at enforcing QA/QC, HSQE, and programme
targets for portfolios exceeding ₦3.8B in total development value.

Education

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OND Architecture 2010 - 2012
Federal Polytechnic Nekede Imo State

Ordinary National Diploma

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HND Architecture 2014-2016
Federal Polytechnic Nekede Imo State

Higher National Diploma in Architecture

Experiences

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Construction Project Manager 2023 - 2025
Maplandi Group

▪ Led masterplanning and full design development of a 245-acre mixed-use estate, defining zoning, layout, and phased
implementation strategy across residential, agricultural, and industrial zones.
▪ Appointed to lead construction execution for the estate development across all three zones following completion of the
design phase.
▪ Developed project execution strategy including phasing, cost planning, and contractor coordination frameworks across
all three programme zones.
▪ Conducted construction readiness and buildability assessments for residential zones ahead of phased rollout.
▪ Coordinating stakeholder alignment on funding phases and construction rollout through structured reporting and
execution planning.

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Construction Project Manager 2015 - Present
Dkajech Elevations

Independent Practice across portfolio worth #3B+ TDV

Pre-Construction Management → Managed full mobilization planning, construction schedules, and phased resource allocation for ₦2B+ DV mixed‑use estate project.

Technical Leadership → Provided technical guidance to site teams and consultants, resolving 10+ design conflicts and preventing ₦50M+ in rework costs.

Site Supervision & Civil Works Coordination → Directed artisan workforces of 30+ laborers simultaneously across concurrent site programmes, overseeing site execution, contractor coordination, QA/QC, and compliance with Nigerian building standards while maintaining zero lost-time safety incidents across all personally supervised projects.

Negotiation & Cost Efficiency → Negotiated supplier and subcontractor agreements, achieving 12% material procurement savings and delivering ₦30M+ in direct budget reductions for clients.

Stakeholder Coordination → Led coordination between developers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities, securing permits and delivering transparent board‑level reporting.

Innovation & Sustainability → Recommended and implemented sustainable, cost-effective solutions including eco-resilient foundation systems, green material selection, and site landscaping with permeable surfaces, adapted to local conditions and materials. Reduced material waste by 14% and improved long-term environmental resilience across all supervised works.

Luxury Finishing Supervision → Supervised luxury finishing works (tiling, Screeding, ceiling systems, façade detailing, bespoke fittings) across high‑end residential projects, achieving 100% client‑approved handovers.

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Site Architect 2012 - 2014
Shrupp Krupp Partnership

Intern

Skills

Project Governance
Workforce Coordination
Tool Box Talk
BIM (revit)
Site Execution
Cross-Border Delivery