General Manager Operations - Construction at Stresert Services Limited

EPORTS TO: MD/CEO

LOCATION: AWKA, NIGERIA

JOB PURPOSE

The General Manager Operations, interfaces with all aspect of company business functions such as Projects Operations, Business Dev. Human Resource, Finance, etc. Controls diverse business operations to secure the functionality of business for extensive and sustainable growth.

 MAIN FOCUS:

• Manages overall organization’s ongoing projects, organizational operations and procedures.
• The company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of the company’s operations Must have a strong construction management background
• Must be techno commercial in terms of pricing, costing, sales /marketing and revenue generation
• Must have overall visibility of both technical and commercial issues on day-to-day basis. (cross functional knowledge)
• Ability to communicate effectively with Executive Management, presenting work strategically.
• Ensures sustainable business processes are implemented: change management – good document control management etc

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the CEO/MD in setting and driving organizational vision and operational strategy
• Evaluates operational issues to determine how competitive and current the company is with the latest trends in the industry
• Formulate business strategy with other executive team members, taking the lead
• Oversee all aspect of company project from start to delivery stage, defining scope, budget and schedule for project operations
• Oversee project Technical, and Commercial activities and manages all other aspect of project for effective and efficient execution of company projects.
• Develop and implement project management procedures and methodologies to achieve business goals.
• Develop project budget in consideration with cost optimization and reduction to help the organization improve cost reduction and benefits.
• Interface with regulatory bodies as regards project execution
• Interface with all stakeholders, Client, Regulatory agencies/Government Parastatals etc.
• Design policies that align with overall project strategy
• Work with project managers to Identify & mitigate project risks and ensure adequate monitoring during execution.
• Track, monitor and control expense based on budgetary guidelines
• Manage and lead scope changes for project.
• Manage resource assignment, work allocation etc. for projects
• Ensure that Project Managers provide project progress status, delays and issues to client in a timely manner.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet client’s expectations.
• Provide to the Board Report on operational performance and suggest improvements
• Periodic visits to head office in Lagos and project sites across the country

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience as Head of Operations, Operations Director or similar leadership role
• Understanding of business functions such as Projects Operations, Business Dev. HR, Finance, etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of Project Management
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent people management skill
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Engineering MSc/MBA is an added advantage
• Over 15 years of Experience of which 10 is in a Senior Management role