Jobs at Adexen

Responsibilities

• The Yard Manager will manage day-to-day yard operations supporting construction and marine works.
• He will ensure safe, efficient and orderly management of materials, equipment, laydown areas and internal logistics.
• He will support construction activities by ensuring materials and equipment availability in line with site schedules.

Yard Operations, Assets and Infrastructure Management:

• Manage day-to-day yard operations supporting marine and port construction activities.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance coordination of concrete batching plants, cranes and heavy construction equipment.
• Ensure optimal availability and utilization of construction assets in line with site requirements.
• Organize yard layouts, laydown areas and circulation plans to support efficient operations.

Equipment, Machinery and Workforce Coordination:

• Coordinate the deployment and scheduling of cranes, lifting equipment and construction machinery.
• Manage large operational teams, including shift-based organizations of up to 600 personnel.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, task allocation and supervision across day and night shifts.
• Coordinate closely with construction and marine teams to align resources with work fronts.

Material Reception, Storage and Internal Logistics:

• Supervise the reception, inspection, identification and storage of construction materials.
• Control material movements within the yard to ensure timely supply to construction areas.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, traceability and protection of materials and equipment.
• Interface with logistics, procurement and transport teams to manage inbound and outbound flows.

HSE, Yard Security and Compliance:

• Enforce strict compliance with HSE rules, lifting procedures and traffic management plans within the yard.
• Ensure yard security, access control and safe circulation of personnel, vehicles and equipment.
• Manage risk prevention measures related to heavy equipment, lifting operations and high-density manpower.
• Report incidents, near-misses, damages and corrective actions to the Construction Manager.

Planning, Reporting and Interface Management:

• Align yard operations with construction schedules and marine operations.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on manpower, equipment utilization, production and yard activities.
• Coordinate yard interfaces with port authorities, subcontractors and logistics providers.
• Anticipate operational constraints and propose solutions to avoid delays or disruptions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Logistics, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in yard management, site logistics or construction support roles on large infrastructure or marine projects.
• Strong understanding of construction site logistics, material handling and equipment management.
• Experience working in port or marine construction environments is a strong advantage.
• Strong safety awareness and experience enforcing HSE rules on site.
• Ability to coordinate multiple interfaces in a fast-paced construction environment.

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Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of construction activities on site, ensuring that works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved plans, schedules, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• The role is strongly site-based, with a focus on construction delivery, supervision and coordination of marine and civil works.

Construction Execution and Site Management:

• Supervise all on-site construction activities related to marine works, civil works, dredging and port structures
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements and technical specifications
• Coordinate daily and weekly construction activities to meet project milestones and schedules
• Identify site constraints and propose practical solutions to maintain productivity.

Supervision of Contractors and Subcontractors:

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers and site teams across all work fronts
• Monitor manpower, equipment, productivity and performance on site
• Ensure proper sequencing of works and effective interface management between trades.

HSE, Quality and Compliance:

• Enforce compliance with HSE rules, procedures and site safety plans
• Ensure construction activities comply with quality requirements, inspection and test plans and international standards
• Participate in site inspections, audits and toolbox talks
• Report incidents, non-conformities and corrective actions to the Project Manager.

Planning, Reporting and Coordination:

• Support short-term planning, look-ahead schedules and progress tracking
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports covering progress, manpower, equipment and issues
• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, quality and HSE teams

Interface and Site Coordination:

• Manage on-site interfaces between marine works, civil works, dredging operations and logistics
• Coordinate with port authorities, local stakeholders and site representatives for daily operations
• Ensure permits, access and work areas are properly managed to avoid delays.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering or Construction Management.
• 7–12 years of experience in construction management on marine, port or coastal infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience in site execution of port structures, quay walls, marine foundations and dredging works.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multicultural site teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site logistics.
• Strong safety awareness and experience working under strict HSE frameworks.
• Experience in Africa or emerging markets is a strong advantage.