Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager (Interior Design Experience)
Reports to: CEO
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: 5+ Years
Salary: ₦750,000 - ₦1,000,000
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with proven interior design and construction experience to lead high-end residential and commercial projects from initiation through handover. The role combines project planning/control with hands-on supervision of finishing works and requires strong commercial, technical and leadership skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning & Initiation
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with senior management.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage project staff, consultants, and contractors.
Project Execution & Monitoring
• Oversee day-to-day project implementation according to agreed plans.
• Monitor progress, track deliverables, and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and communication with stakeholders.
• Conduct regular quality reviews and site inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
Project Control & Reporting
• Manage budgets, cash flows, and expenditures in line with company policies.
• Prepare and present regular progress and financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Project Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate project outcomes against set objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Uphold compliance with design policies, building regulations, and international standards.
Education & Work Experience Requirements
• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design or Law.
• 5+ years proven experience as a Project Manager in an interior design or construction environment (must have interior design experience).
• Hands-on knowledge of interior design, construction processes, and project management best practices.
• Familiarity with building regulations, contracts, and international specifications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification is a MUST.
Skills & Attributes
• Strong project planning, execution, and monitoring skills.
• Contract administration and change management expertise.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Quality management and process improvement mindset.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
