Operations Manager
Tetra Maritime
Lagos
Nigeria
July 3, 2026
Full-timeJuly 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
Junior engineer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">project engineer role involving supervision of site activities, health and safety, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and material coordination. Ensures design accuracy, marks out site layouts, and supports construction execution. Liaises with main contractors, subcontractors, site managers, clients, and consultants for effective project delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Acting as the main technical adviser on a project site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives. Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations; Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications; Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and craft people. Making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project; Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client. Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project; Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws; Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress; Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors; Planning the work and efficiently organising the site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines; Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site; Preparing reports as required; Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise. Works on projects in the execution phase of the M&E section. Sets objectives, in close collaboration with the project manager, on technical (choice of equipment), financial (forecast of expenditure) and human issues. Clearly defined and in great detail: the execution, schedule, technical options, drafting of documents, etc., concerning the M&E section of the structure. Coordinates the M&E works (and gets them executed through in-house production or supervises them until handover, in accordance with the contract. Takes part in checking the works' progress schedules and, if necessary, modifies them. Establishes management procedures for risks/opportunities. Prepares elements necessary to establish progress updates and budget status. Assists with site personnel management, with compliance with health and safety regulations (regular inspections) and the management of plant/equipment and materials. Consults and manages subcontractors and sets up monitoring procedures. Responsible to the client (concerning time limits and quality) and also technical testing. Applies quality and safety procedures to the works. Contributes to the sustainable development policy and raises awareness of it in staff. Passes on contractual subjects (deadlines, etc.) for approval and participates in site reporting. Maintains the project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Performs any other tasks that may be assigned by management.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical/electrical. Candidates should have a good understanding of building structural systems. Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary. Technical knowledge and being profit-minded. Good communication and writing skills. Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines. High safety awareness and safety focus. Good product knowledge which includes fire safety equipment aspects. Able to work in remote locations. Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite is compulsory. Proficiency in the use of AutoCad is desirable. Analytical mind and practical thinking. Customer-focused, proactive and results-driven. Excellent communication & reporting skills – written and oral. Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team. Must reside in Ajah, Lekki and environs.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical/electrical.
Experience:
Entry level, 2 years experience required.
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
Must reside in Ajah, Lekki and environs.
Junior engineer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">project engineer role involving supervision of site activities, health and safety, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and material coordination. Ensures design accuracy, marks out site layouts, and supports construction execution. Liaises with main contractors, subcontractors, site managers, clients, and consultants for effective project delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Acting as the main technical adviser on a project site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives. Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations; Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications; Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and craft people. Making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project; Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client. Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project; Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws; Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress; Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors; Planning the work and efficiently organising the site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines; Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site; Preparing reports as required; Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise. Works on projects in the execution phase of the M&E section. Sets objectives, in close collaboration with the project manager, on technical (choice of equipment), financial (forecast of expenditure) and human issues. Clearly defined and in great detail: the execution, schedule, technical options, drafting of documents, etc., concerning the M&E section of the structure. Coordinates the M&E works (and gets them executed through in-house production or supervises them until handover, in accordance with the contract. Takes part in checking the works' progress schedules and, if necessary, modifies them. Establishes management procedures for risks/opportunities. Prepares elements necessary to establish progress updates and budget status. Assists with site personnel management, with compliance with health and safety regulations (regular inspections) and the management of plant/equipment and materials. Consults and manages subcontractors and sets up monitoring procedures. Responsible to the client (concerning time limits and quality) and also technical testing. Applies quality and safety procedures to the works. Contributes to the sustainable development policy and raises awareness of it in staff. Passes on contractual subjects (deadlines, etc.) for approval and participates in site reporting. Maintains the project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Prepares project status reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Performs any other tasks that may be assigned by management.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical/electrical. Candidates should have a good understanding of building structural systems. Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary. Technical knowledge and being profit-minded. Good communication and writing skills. Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines. High safety awareness and safety focus. Good product knowledge which includes fire safety equipment aspects. Able to work in remote locations. Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite is compulsory. Proficiency in the use of AutoCad is desirable. Analytical mind and practical thinking. Customer-focused, proactive and results-driven. Excellent communication & reporting skills – written and oral. Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team. Must reside in Ajah, Lekki and environs.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical/electrical.
Experience:
Entry level, 2 years experience required.
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
Must reside in Ajah, Lekki and environs.
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