Job Vacancies at Ralds and Agate Limited

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a Project Engineer to supervise assigned projects to ensure quality & timely completion, ensure supervised works adhere strictly to the drawings & specifications works under the contract performed ON or OFF site.
• He / She is to ensure compliance with safety standards & protocols, manage onsite activities of all third-party contractors engaged for provision of construction services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out job inspections and checking for all quality-related procedures on site and ensure all site activities align with approved methods and standards.
• Coordinate with assigned consultant’s representative(s) to certify job quality and proper completion inclusive of issuing Non-Compliance notes or Stop Work Orders, where necessary.
• Implement the standardized method statement to regulate tasks been supervised including risk assessments; environmental safety standards; inspection & quality control checklists devised for each project.
• Coordinate and monitor the movements of all site materials; and keep clear complete records of material usage on site.
• Ensure task inputs arrive at the required time to prevent hold ups, and track inventory on a real time basis. Assist the overall project manager to effectively monitor stocks and inventory of materials
• Coordinate various meetings such as project progress review meetings, quality circles, etc.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules

Requirements

• Minimum of university degree in Engineering with proven construction experience
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar or a project engineering role
• Understanding and knowledge of all aspects of building methods and project engineering
• Understanding of the Nigerian Construction industry
• Strong leadership and communication (oral and written) skills
• People Management and negotiation Skills
• Must be resilient, result-oriented and a problem-solver
• Must be a person of integrity, be assertive and a proactive self-starter
• Must be able to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
• Possess the ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Must be very organized and be flexible enough to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Job Title: Project Manager

Locations: Abuja and Lagos

Job Description

• Our client is looking for a project manager for assigned projects who will ensure that the entire development meets pre-set design, cost and time specifications;
• Coordinate the activities of all contractors, sub-contractors, service providers and artisans retained to work on the project; serve as the clearing house for the coordination of all on-site construction management issues;
• Oversee complete application and adherence to the company’s building & design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all project documents (and obtain sign-offs from relevant parties) before commencement (with the understanding that the project definition document will be used as the baseline document for evaluating the project);
• Manage and coordinate all other pre-construction activities, inclusive of obtaining all requisite approvals, permits, design customization and any other required protocol;
• Ensure completeness of the design documentation before mobilization;
• Review and ensure completeness of work programs and consolidation of schedules, timelines and disbursement plans into a consolidated project plan before commencement of works;
• Manage the liaison processes for all service providers and other project participants to ensure maximization of resource utilization through proactive procurement of labour, materials and equipment according to the defined consolidated project plan;
• Monitor and report weekly on all aspects of project progress;
• Manage risks related to the project and communicate all related information in a timely manner to the other members of the project team and the company management;
• Coordinate the on-site activities of all project team members, contractors, suppliers and other related parties;
• Manage the interface between contractors, sub-contractors and the company’s central planning and procurement team;
• Coordinate biweekly project review sessions with all parties involved in projects
• Manage the implementation of actions aimed at mitigating delays and or cost overruns on projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of a University Degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (project management certification will be advantageous)
• Minimum of 10 years working experience, in a project management position, engineering or construction industries.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of building methods
• Understanding of the Nigerian Construction industry
• Understanding of applicable building regulations for different project types/developments
• Proven track record of managing projects- costing and estimations, procuring technical services/materials and
• Knowledge and understanding of architectural designs
• Strong leadership and communication (oral and written) skills
• People Management and negotiation Skills
• Must be resilient, result-oriented and a problem-solver
• Must be able to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
• Possess the ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Must be very organized and be flexible enough to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager with compelling sales personality, dedication to create & apply effective sales strategy to help expand the organization’s clientele.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients and turn this into increased business; place cold calls as appropriate within the market or geographic area to create a robust pipeline of opportunities
• Plan and oversee new business development initiatives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of products and services and innovating new ways to serve businesses
• Research, identify and build relationships with potential & new clients’ / decision makers within the client organization.
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and the company’s principals.
• Develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
• Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Build and enhance the relationships with new and existing customers
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
• Prospect for potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities
• Attend industry functions, such as associations, events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services and distribution channels that will lead to increase in sales.
• Brainstorm with the business development team to create new project strategies
• Collaborate with sales team to ensure requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system.
• Forecast sales targets and objectives and ensure they are fulfilled by the business development team
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Work with marketing staff to ensure that prerequisites (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner.
• Present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff.
• Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities. Find and develop new markets to improve the company’s sales
• Understand the company’s goal and purpose to continue to enhance the company’s performance.

Requirements
Candidate must have or do the following:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field. Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development, sales, management, customer service, finance, administration or related role with proven track record of sales and business development achievements
• Be able to expand the company’s portfolio with new sales, clients, and territories
• Be able to analyze data and sales statistics and interpret results to proffer solutions
• Possess exceptional communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills, be able to express technical & non-technical concepts clearly and concisely
• Have understanding of the company’s product offerings and provide innovate ways that the latter can serve customers.

Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are searching for a highly-creative and innovative Digital Marketing Manager to develop, implement, track and optimize the company’s digital marketing campaigns across all digital channels.
• Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of digital marketing operations, brand’s influence as well as increasing brand loyalty and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm new and innovative growth strategies to increase online traffic to the organization’s website
• Create Social Media Marketing strategies to create a brand name in Social Media and raise awareness
• Evaluate competitor’s digital marketing strategies and create plans to overtake them
• Understand business objectives and revenue goals as part of the strategy development process.
• Work with other department heads and staff to discuss plans and marketing strategies
• Develop and execute an ongoing content promotion strategy.
• Plan and manage the various social media platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate online media campaigns to keep them fresh and effective
• Keep up to date on the latest social media trends
• Create and Oversee paid media advertising campaigns on Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and so on.
• Develop, lead and manage marketing campaigns from the idea stage through to their execution and implementation
• Plan, execute and manage marketing campaigns across all platforms and ensure consistent brand messaging
• Oversee email marketing and lead nurturing efforts.
• Conduct consumer surveys in order to determine which methods of digital marketing are the most effective.
• Communicate results of surveys and various marketing campaigns to pertinent individuals and departments within the company.
• Create email blast campaigns to target key customers
• Use advanced metrics to measure the success of a marketing campaign
• Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
• Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience
• Design and oversee all aspects of our digital marketing department including our marketing database, email and display advertising campaigns.
• Improve the user experience on the company’s website (Includes design, content and usability)
• Instrument conversion points and optimize user funnels
• Improve the design, UX, traffic and content of the website and devise strategies to drive online traffic to the company website.
• Ensure website visibility and functionality.
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
• Develop and monitor campaign budgets.
• Prepare accurate reports on our marketing campaign’s overall performance.
• Coordinate with advertising and media experts to improve marketing results.
• Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
• Plan, execute and measure experiments and conversion tests
• Report on key results and other predetermined KPIs on a regular basis, such as website traffic, lead generation, revenue attribution, and so forth.

Requirements

• Candidate should possess a first degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or relevant field. Master’s degree will be a plus
• Candidate must have proven working experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a digital marketing role.
• Candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of various social media platforms, best practices, and website analytics. Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required.
• Candidate must possess strong analytical skills to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touchpoints
• Candidate must be proactive enough to stay on top of digital marketing trends and news, so as to inform future growth strategies and opportunities.
• He / She must be able to evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspectives for adoption where appropriate
• He / She must have outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable experience leading and managing SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
• He / She must have solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends). Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns