Project Manager at Kursi Group

About Kursi Investments Limited

Kursi Group is a Nigeria-based company operating in mining, mineral processing, and commodity trading. Incorporated in 2007, the organization has grown steadily to become one of the country’s largest and most dependable mining and trading companies. Its corporate headquarters is located in Abuja, while mining, processing, and operational sites are distributed across 22 of Nigeria’s 36 states.

The company holds title to several of Nigeria’s most commercially viable mineral assets, with combined mineral resources and reserve estimates valued at over USD 100 billion. Kursi Group is actively engaged in the mining, processing, and trading of base metals, precious stones, and rare earth minerals, supplying off-takers, manufacturers, and end-users across the global value chain.

Kursi Group’s gold mining and processing operations have a combined capacity of 8,500 tonnes of ore per day, supported by optimized grade recovery systems. In addition, the company is a leading participant in Nigeria’s mining and trading markets for Lithium, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Columbite, Tantalite, Monoxide, Manganese, Wolframite, Graphite, and Fluorite.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordinated delivery of all company projects, ensuring execution is completed within approved timelines, allocated budgets, and defined organizational objectives.

This role covers comprehensive project planning, performance monitoring, resource and vendor coordination, risk management, and structured reporting across multiple operational sites. The Project Manager supports management decision-making while contributing to continuous improvement in project governance and delivery practices.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Oversee the full project lifecycle across the company’s portfolio, from initiation through completion.

• Establish project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budget parameters.

• Prepare, update, and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Apply structured governance frameworks, monitor milestones, and conduct post-project evaluations.

Operational Coordination and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary coordination point for project teams, site managers, and internal stakeholders.

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, HSE, and IT teams to ensure alignment.

• Manage shared resources, timelines, and interdependencies across multiple concurrent projects.

• Support effective communication, team coordination, and operational readiness for change.

Vendor and Contractor Management

• Identify, assess, and manage contractors, vendors, and external consultants.

• Negotiate contractual terms, oversee performance, and ensure adherence to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Conduct site visits to confirm project progress, safety compliance, and quality of deliverables.

Cost, Budget, and Risk Management

• Develop and control project budgets, monitoring expenditures against approved plans.

• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation measures and escalating concerns where required.

• Maintain financial accountability and promote cost efficiency across all projects.

Quality, Compliance, and Reporting

• Ensure all projects comply with company policies, regulatory obligations, and HSE standards.

• Carry out inspections and formal project close-outs to confirm completion and quality requirements.

• Prepare consolidated reports, dashboards, and analytical updates for senior management and steering committees.

Process Improvement and Lessons Learned

• Identify opportunities to strengthen project management processes, coordination, and reporting.

• Capture lessons learned from completed projects and apply insights to future initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement in project governance, controls, and delivery effectiveness.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• A Master’s degree will be considered an advantage.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing multiple projects, preferably within mining, construction, or industrial environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, contractors, and parallel projects.

• Proven experience in project risk management, change management, and budget control.

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Power BI, or equivalent systems.

• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is highly desirable and regarded as an asset.

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Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership capability with sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational, coordination, and professional communication abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects across different sites and teams.

• Analytical approach with the ability to provide clear, actionable recommendations.

• Proactive, detail-focused, and results-oriented work style.

• Effective contract negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

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Application Closing Date

Friday, 9th February, 2026

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How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their CV to recruitment@kursigroup.com, using the Job Title as the subject line of the email.

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Disclaimer

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled prior to the stated closing date.

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Guiding Principles

Kursi Group maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse, and exploitation.
Kursi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on background.