Head - Operations at Adexen

Job Description

• The Head, Operations is responsible for Managing and coordinating large and/or complex projects through all phases of design, permitting and construction.
• Provides leadership for regional site project management function by managing, coordinating, and developing staff and third party project managers.
• Operates with significant independence and minimal supervision as the principal project representative.

Reporting to the MD, the responsibilities of this role includes but not limited to the following:

1.) Strategic Management:

• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the operations department
• Conduct periodic Site visits to provide mentoring to direct-reports and to ensure construction work is in compliance with company standards for time, cost and quality.
• Assist design and business development departments with preparation of estimates and documents required to obtain approvals for bids to construct facilities, road remodels and road expansion projects etc.
• Assist design department with preparation and updates to prototype plan development, including feasibility analysis, material selections and construction means and methods.
• Develop and manage department processes and practices to ensure programs are aligned with overall business goals.
• Responsible for all Policies and Procedures for the Operations Department including those required by specific grants.
• Monitor industry trends and options in construction means and methods.
• Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
• Promoting close and harmonious relations with the client, engineers, subcontractors and internal staff on projects.
• Understands and promotes organisation' HSE Standards.

2.) Project Execution Management:

• Develop Project execution Process and ensure quality standards are being met.
• Develop project monitoring to monitor all costs and implement cost controls.
• Develop alongside the HSE supervisor safety polices for sites.
• Allocation of projects to Project Managers.
• Selecting project team structure for each project.
• Coordinates development layout activity with Project managers.
• Develop and maintain a network of pre-qualified construction contractors in all operating areas to ensure best-practices and competitive bidding for all projects in conjunction with the business development team.
• Carry out site assessment, feasibility studies and conceptual design alone with the design team.
• Carry out technical due diligence for special projects while review the due diligence report for smaller projects.
• Oversees Special Projects Operations to ensure that construction services are performed efficiently and on schedule, and that internal and external communications are managed appropriately.
• Verify all work is completed per approved plans and all projects are properly closed out.
• Plans for and inspects new construction, repair work and related projects for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications are within regulatory requirements; and approving inspection reports.
• Ensures preparation of Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Scope of Work, Project Setup, Project Closeout and Change Orders.
• Reviews and approves project expenditures, budgets, estimates, cost reports, project financial forecasts and schedules.
• Manages cost, schedule, safety, quality and contractual requirements of the CAPEX project through effective plan in accordance with company procedures.
• Applies advanced understanding of company's business to improve project cost effectiveness, apply change, risk and opportunity management principles, and improve project margin.
• Monitors performance of suppliers and subcontractors to determine compliance with contractual obligations (as defined by organisations subcontract agreements).
• Coordinates and interacts with subcontractors and clients to ensure efficiency and productivity for projects.
• Establishes and maintains good relations with clients, partners and local authorities aimed at safeguarding and promoting client interests.

Requirements
Education/Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or related field
• Must be a member of an internationally recognized Engineering Body

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in heavy civil construction. with 7 years of it in senior management.
• Team player with excellent personnel management skills and capacity to build a strong departmental team
• Strong communications skills to work across departments and with various levels of management
• Ability to manage and direct multiple complex projects simultaneously to drive solutions that meet or surpass business expectations and deliver project milestones on-time and within budget.
• Proven ability to manage a high-production construction schedule with multiple deadlines, in-house and outside resources and interdepartmental coordination
• Experience in negotiating and managing subcontracts
• Experience in working with planning documents, CAD drawing of road plans
• Meet deadlines, and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities

Functional/Technical:

• Project Management
• Strategic orientation
• Strong mentoring ability
• Advanced planning skills
• Strong coordination skills

Behavioural:

• Results orientation
• Team work
• Personal mastery
• Analytical thinking
• Cultural awareness