International Association of Engineering and Management Education (IAEME)
Abstract
The parameters for measuring the performance of project managers on any
construction project are time, cost, quality, health and safety, meeting requirements of
the owners and satisfaction of stakeholders. This study was conducted in Ogun state to
ascertain the effects of project manager on construction works and project delivery in
Nigeria. Both qualitative and quantitative data were obtained. A cross-sectional survey
research design was used. A survey of randomly selected samples of 32 professionals,
questionnaires was used to collect data from Architects, Civil Engineers, Builders and
Quantity Surveyors practicing in the state. The result of the findings shows that effective
engagement of project managers on project ensures that project criteria are achieved
both at the preliminary and construction stages of projects. It is concluded that there is
need to engage the services of project managers in projects for better efficiencies and
quality delivery of projects. It is however recommended that project managers should
be properly trained and engage in continuous professional development to be abreast
with latest project management strategies