Executive Assistant to the Group Chief Operating Officer

HIRING

Executive Assistant to the Group Chief Operating Officer

📍 Location: Jabi, Abuja
Compensation: ₦300,000 monthly

About the Role

A premium real estate development company with operations in Abuja and Lagos is seeking a technically skilled and commercially minded Civil Engineer to support the Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO). The role combines executive assistance, project monitoring, commercial coordination, and management reporting across multiple developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the GCOO’s calendar, meetings, correspondence, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Record meeting minutes, track management decisions, and follow up on assigned actions.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, milestones, risks, and outstanding works across Abuja and Lagos.
• Coordinate with project managers and technical teams on construction updates, inspections, snagging, and handovers.
• Track project budgets, variations, contractor deliverables, payment milestones, and procurement schedules.
• Identify project delays, cost pressures, discrepancies, and operational risks for management attention.
• Prepare weekly project reports, dashboards, presentations, and performance updates.
• Maintain accurate records of project commitments, approvals, commercial risks, and outstanding actions.
• Coordinate across project management, engineering, finance, procurement, sales, and other departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and support operational improvements and special assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction, real estate development, or commercial project management.
• Understanding of construction programmes, budgets, contractor management, variations, and project reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with senior management and technical teams.
• Must reside in Abuja or be willing to work full-time there.

Additional Advantages

• Experience with real estate developers or construction companies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, cost control, procurement, or contract administration.
• COREN membership or progress towards professional registration.
• Previous experience supporting a senior executive or project director.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their full name, phone number, LinkedIn profile, and CV to:

📧 osagie.recruiter@gmail.com