Project & Operations Manager at ALE

Job Reference: ALE/TP/26959/4545
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Full Time

Job Introduction

• As an ALE Project & Operations Manager you will be responsible for the quality of delivery of projects.
• This will be the life blood of the business ensuring customer satisfaction and financial stability for the business.
• As the Project & Operations Manager you will ensure ALE projects are delivered as per defined scope or work, within budget and with accurate and well communicated planning.
• As the Project & Operations Manager you will be a key mentor responsible for the development of your team and bringing young engineers and other operational staff through the development levels.
• In addition the Project & Operations Manager will be the balance between site and head office support making sure support is provided to assist project teams with continuous improvement.

Role Responsibility

• Lead the Project teams consisting of Site Managers, Project Coordinators and Site Engineers.
• Ensure project teams deliver on time, on budget and to customer’s satisfaction.
• Ensure Project teams produce a safe project environments and HSE compliance.
• Ensure clear visibility and report on project risks, quality of delivery and financial performance.
• Ensure contract scope is managed and support swift resolution of all variation orders and claims.
• Maintain great client relationships ensuring ALE are easy to work with and trustworthy.
• Support and provide assistance to project managers when issues arise. Act as initial line of escalation and support internally and for customers.
• Ensure team members are developed.
• Support sales with accurate budgets and contractual negotiations for large high probability projects.
• Ensure commercial handovers assign adequate personnel and equipment resources in line with budget & best practice.
• Ensure adequate resources are available for project pipeline.
• Ensure project teams receive adequate support from head office central/functional services (Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, HSQE).
• Perform regular Project performance reviews with project managers, for assessment against HSQE targets, operational progress/performance and Finance benchmarking (Actual vs. Budget).
• Carry out site visits for compliance and site audits according to standard procedures and promote continuous improvement and development campaigns.
• Maintain & develop project management, guidelines, policies & procedures.

The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications - Essential:  

• Degree (Engineering, Management or similar)

Qualifications - Desirable:

• PPM
• Leadership Training
• Contracts Training (NEC, FIDIC, etc.)

Experience - Essential:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager with proof of successful project delivery.
• Knowledge of HSE policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of contractual risks

Experience - Desirable:

• Heavy transport or lifting experience.
• Extensive on site experience.
• IR/ER experience.
• Nigerian market
• Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation
• Logistics and/or industrial construction

Skills - Essential:

• Leadership
• Project Management

Skills - Desirable:

• Advanced skills with MS Office
• Working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS)
• Understanding of trailer and crane experience

Personal Attributes - Essential:

• Competitive and ambitious nature
• High level of self-motivation and self-management
• Great communicator
• Fast learner and adaptable
• Must be able to motivate teams and mentor to team members
• Must be a decisive decision maker

Other Requirements - Essential:

• Willing to travel
• Current and valid driving license
• Current and valid passport, no restrictions