Chief Operating Officer at 5thWall Consulting

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

• The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction across all business units of the Group, with a strong focus on Real Estate Development, Construction, and property technology solutions.
• The COO will oversee business operations, drive innovation, ensure profitability, and align the company’s goals with emerging market opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans to achieve growth and profitability objectives across all group subsidiaries (Real Estate, Construction, and Aviation).
• Oversee feasibility, funding, and execution of large-scale construction and smart development projects.
• Ensure optimal performance of all departments: Construction, Finance, HR, Tech, Sales/Marketing, and Client Services.
• Monitor and improve cross-functional collaboration between Construction teams, Tech units (ERP, CRM, smart infrastructure) and Back-End Office.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing KPIs and performance benchmarks across subsidiaries.
• Champion the integration of technology across the group’s operations (including smart homes,
• virtual site inspections, and CRM/ERP systems).
• Oversee product development teams in designing scalable digital solutions for customer and internal use.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Review construction progress, quality control, project timelines, and cost performance.
• Ensure adherence to building regulations, legal standards, and health & safety compliance.
• Direct financial planning and analysis, capital structure, cash flow, and investment strategies.
• Build good relationships with financial institutions, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure cost-efficiency, value engineering, and profitability of each business vertical.
• Maintain strong corporate governance, ensuring legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance.
• Identify potential risks (financial, operational, and reputational) and deploy mitigation strategies.
• Report to the Board of Directors on overall performance, risk, and compliance issues.
• Build and lead a high-performing executive team across the group.
• Drive organizational culture centered on innovation, integrity, performance, and inclusiveness.
• Lead executive succession planning and employee engagement at all levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field (MBA is a plus)
• Minimum of 12–15 years of senior leadership experience in real estate, construction, or technology-related sectors
• Proven track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering major real estate or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of digital transformation in real estate/construction.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Business Development & Market Insight
• Strong Financial & Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Technological Adaptability
• Negotiation & Crisis Management
• Communication & Board Reporting

What We Offer

• Salary: N600,000 – N800,000 / month. 
• Opportunity to lead one of the most innovative and fast-growing real estate brands in Lagos, Nigeria
• Autonomy and resources to drive innovation and market disruption
• Competitive executive compensation and performance incentives.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 20th July, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://fifthwallagency.com/