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Construction and Asset Manager
Aldelia Limited ⢠Niger
Posted: 15 October 2026Deadline: 29 October 2026
đ Requirements
- â˘Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- â˘Minimum 10 yearsâ experience in large-scale infrastructure project delivery, with at least 3 years in utility scale solar PV or power infrastructure projects.
- â˘Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and complex stakeholder interfaces.
- â˘Strong understanding of construction contracts, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning processes.
- â˘Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 standards.
- â˘Hands-on experience with asset management, maintenance planning, and performance monitoring in power plants is a strong advantage.
đ Description
- â˘Role Overview:
- â˘Seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of the 50MW Solar PV Plant and associated 132kV Grid Connection Works.
- â˘The successful candidate will oversee all construction phases in alignment with Company's employer requirements, ensuring timely, cost-effective, safe, and high-quality execution.
- â˘Upon project completion, the role will transition into an Asset Manager role â reporting to the Head of Asset Management - responsible for overseeing operational performance, asset integrity, and long-term maintenance of the facility.
- â˘RESPONSIBILITIES
- â˘During Construction Phase:
- â˘Lead on-site construction management, ensuring adherence to project scope, quality standards, safety, and environmental compliance as per Company's Employer Requirements and the EPC contract.
- â˘Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and interface with the Employerâs site representatives Ownersâ Engineer and external stakeholders including TCN, regulatory bodies, and local authorities.
- â˘Oversee construction progress reporting, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, logistics, quality assurance/control QA/QC, and health, safety & environment HSE compliance.
- â˘Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan, and Environmental & Social Management Plans in collaborator with the site safety manager.
- â˘Monitor site security in collaboration with Company's Security Manager and appointed providers.
- â˘Facilitate and supervise commissioning, testing, and handover processes.
- â˘Support documentation control, reporting, and communication protocols throughout project execution.
- â˘Procedures, systems, and controls: Implement a governance framework to direct all activities across the construction project.
- â˘Lead the Project Management Unit as the organ of day-to-day decision-making and oversight of the Design Build Contract
- â˘Define and lead procedures for project governance, reporting, risk management, and capturing project learnings.
- â˘Ensure correct contractual and commercial implementation of contractorsâ obligations regarding project delivery and reporting and achieving COD on time and on budget.
- â˘Develop risk management plans and risk registers; Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis; Plan for risk response and update project management plans based on risk assessments.
- â˘Transition Phase Handover to Operations:
- â˘Collaborate with O&M teams to ensure smooth handover of systems, documentation, warranties, and contractual obligations.
- â˘Ensure all defects, non-conformities, and punch lists are resolved before the project enters the operational phase.
- â˘As Asset Manager Post-Construction:
- â˘Provide strategic oversight of the appointed contractorâs Operation & Maintenance O&M activities under the O&M service provider, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual obligations.
- â˘Monitor plant performance against agreed key performance indicators KPIs such as availability, performance ratio, downtime, and maintenance response times.
- â˘Review, challenge, and approve O&M service providerâs performance reports, maintenance schedules, incident logs, and root cause analyses.
- â˘Manage warranty obligations and ensure timely resolution of defects and non-conformances, coordinating with the EPC contractor and OEMs as necessary.
- â˘Establish and chair regular performance review meetings with the O&M service provider, focusing on operational performance, risk mitigation, warranty claims, and continuous improvement.
- â˘Initiate independent inspections, audits, and compliance reviews when required to safeguard asset value and operational integrity.
- â˘Ensure ongoing compliance with grid codes, health & safety regulations, environmental standards, and other regulatory requirements.
- â˘Act as the primary liaison between Konexaâs internal stakeholders technical, commercial, and legal teams and the O&M service provider for all asset-related matters.
- â˘Drive continuous improvement in plant operations by identifying operational risks, proposing mitigation measures, and recommending performance enhancement initiatives.
- â˘Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to asset performance and O&M costs
- â˘Qualifications and Experience:
- â˘Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- â˘Minimum 10 yearsâ experience in large-scale infrastructure project delivery, with at least 3 years in utility scale solar PV or power infrastructure projects.
- â˘Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and complex stakeholder interfaces.
- â˘Strong understanding of construction contracts, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning processes.
- â˘Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 standards.
- â˘Hands-on experience with asset management, maintenance planning, and performance monitoring in power plants is a strong advantage.
- â˘Core Competencies:
- â˘Leadership and team management
- â˘Strategic planning and operational oversight
- â˘Strong negotiation and stakeholde