Manager, Capital Projects and Infrastructure at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We're one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Capital Projects and Infrastructure

Job ID: 625199WD
Location: Lagos
Service: Advisory
Local Specialism: Capital Projects
Industry: Not Applicable
Grade: Manager

Job Description & Summary

• A career within Capital Projects and Infrastructure will provide you with the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to completion. We are part of the solution, helping some of the world’s leading companies across many industries and governments originate, create, execute, and realize value. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value.
• The Capital Project Services team advises governments and businesses in the delivery of complex capital projects and programs. As part of our team, you will provide expertise to clients on the design and delivery of transformative projects, program and commercial management approaches, and optimization of capital and infrastructure projects while ensuring project success, within constrained budgets or through challenging situations. You will work across many sectors providing services throughout the project life cycle from project feasibility, governance, infrastructure and procurement, construction readiness, project execution and readiness for operations.
• As a CP&I Manager you will manage teams of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues across the lifecycle of capital and infrastructure projects. We help our clients plan, finance, manage, and deliver large-scale capital-intensive infrastructure projects. As part of the team, you will work with our clients throughout the full lifecycle of infrastructure project by combining our team’s complementary skill sets to help our clients make a difference and deliver sustainable value. 
• Drive Capital Project & Infrastructure business development and execution initiatives in Nigeria. 
• Deepen our Capital Projects & Infrastructure advisory capabilities 
• Establish, deepen and expand relationships with significant public and private players across the capital projects and infrastructure value chain 
• Manage the delivery of infrastructure projects 
• Develop and keep up to date with our Consulting & Risk Services go to market strategy for capital projects and infrastructure with a focus on sustainable infrastructure delivery 
• Identify the potential client universe within the industry value chain (public and private institutions) 
• Originate, structure, coordinate and execute capital projects and infrastructure engagements 
• Project viability assessment /business model development & validation for projects, including preparation of feasibility studies, business plans etc. 
• Stakeholder assessment / management and project risk assessment/ resource allocation 
• Value analysis / financial analysis (including financial model development) 
• Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory support 
• Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support 
• Project management and governance support 
• Develop and maintain very deep understanding of lines of service, “local” Consulting & Risk Services competency offerings, Africa Advisory capabilities / specializations and Global Advisory capabilities within the context of the CP&I services delivery. 
• Collaboration with ALL advisory competencies and lines of services (locally and globally) in leading the client engagement, project origination and delivery 
• Develop and deliver “distinctive value / perspective” for capital projects & infrastructure space 
• Effectively drive people development and manage the team to provide exceptional service 
• Develop industry specific training modules and deploy accordingly (training sessions) 
• Act as role model by engaging staff through mentoring / coaching and counselling 
• Support leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the Capital Project & Infrastructure team 
• Assist with developing or updating firm methodologies regarding infrastructure services delivery 
• Ensure teams follow risk management policies and standards on engagement delivery in accordance with firm’s policy 
• Lead and report on industry engagement economics & metrics 
• Build good cross line of services (XLOS), cross competency (X-competency) and cross geography (X-geography) relationships, and support key internal roles by aiding them to meet the firm’s objectives.

Minimum Education & Years of Experience Required 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field 
• Master’s degree in business or finance related field is a plus 
• Professional qualifications like CFA (added advantage), ICAN/ACCA (required), PMP certification (required) etc.  
• At least 6 years' work experience is required with 2 years spent at Manager level
• Track record of advising on significant energy projects - experience across power, refineries and petrochemicals will be a distinct advantage 
• Experience in a senior role or relevant experience in a senior management role in a large/global or fast-growing organization 
• Preference will be given to candidates who have practical industry experience combined with experience in consulting, investment banking or private equity 
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients in both the private and public sector 
• Must have significant emerging markets experience - preference will be given to candidates with advisory/consulting experience on large scale infrastructure projects in Nigeria / West Africa 
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2025.

How to Apply
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