Heavy Construction Equipment Manager at Alaro City

Under the general direction of the Construction and Delivery manager, the Equipment Manager is in charge of Alaro City owned equipment. The duties of the Equipment Manager include maintenance, repair, inventory, transportation, storage, safeguarding and cleaning of Alaro-owned equipment and materials.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the procurement and management of all equipment needed for the construction yard.
• Hire and lead a team of skilled equipment operators, ensuring they are properly trained and equipped to perform their duties.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with equipment vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of necessary equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records of all equipment, tools, and supplies in the construction yard.
• Develop and enforce equipment maintenance and repair schedules to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance of all equipment.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment for equipment operators, including the implementation of all necessary safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards in the operation of equipment.
• Develop and implement procedures for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of equipment.
• Monitor equipment usage and performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Manage equipment utilization and scheduling to ensure that all equipment is being used effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all equipment costs, including purchase, rental, and maintenance expenses.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure that all necessary equipment is available and utilized in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
• Establish and monitor yard employee schedules
• Oversee materials waste and dump truck pickups
• Assist the Site Manager in carrying out earthworks within Alaro City
• Jointly participate in weekly site meetings with the Site Manager and all contractors; checking progress; anticipating future works and potential interference with the clients;
• Enforce demanded OSHA, and Alaro city’s safety standards and report all safety hazards to the Safety Officer
• Ensure application and compliance with Group Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Policy, and Clean Site Policy and Health.
• Ensure detailed implementation of Health and Safety policies on site at all times; and perform other duties as assigned (i.e., assist project development teams and other departments as needed; participate in required training as applicable; etc.).

REQUIREMENTS

Hard skills and experience:

• Mechanical/Automobile Engineering graduate or its equivalent; registered with a recognized reputable professional Engineering body (within or outside Nigeria)
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Equipment or Fleet Management
• Experience Budgeting, Scheduling and Time Management.
• Experience in Asset management
• Experience in delegating and managing workforce
• Site experience, management and reporting

Soft skills:

• Strong commercial judgment.
• Mature, pragmatic and has a flexible approach,
• Communication, Organisational and technical skills
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Computer literate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.

Personal characteristics:

• High energy;
• Result-oriented;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.