Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview:
• The Operations Manager (Construction) plays a pivotal role by ensuring the construction projects move forward on-schedule and on-budget; aligning operational efforts with the Organization’s strategic objectives and actively seeking and generating new business opportunities. This dual responsibility ensures that while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, the Operations Manager also drives the Organization's growth by acquiring new clients. Furthermore, entrusted with the responsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, and be accountable for both revenue generation and cost management;’ ensuring a profitable business operation.
• The manager's effectiveness is measured by the ability to streamline operations, drive business development initiatives, and reflect positive growth in the P&L. In addition, responsible for setting a compelling corporate vision, embodying the Organization's ethos, and guiding the team to meet and exceed these expectations.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Project Oversight: Oversee all project phases, from design to implementation, ensuring that each element adheres to the Organization's quality and performance benchmarks.
• Strategic Contributions: Provide actionable insights for strategic planning by conducting in-depth analyses of current operations, and ensure operations meet and exceed established quality, productivity, and service standards.
• Organizational Improvement: Lead the drive towards excellence by refining processes, pre-emptively identifying operational challenges, and devising transformative strategic solutions.
• Schedule Management: Regularly assess project designs, specifications, and progress, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with the overall planned schedule.
• Quality Assurance: Establish rigorous quality control mechanisms across operations, setting stringent performance expectations and ensuring transparent and consistent reporting.
• Financial Stewardship: Craft precise financial forecasts, meticulously plan annual budgets, diligently monitor any variances, and employ corrective actions to ensure profitability.
• Expense Management: Scrutinize project expenses, granting approvals after thorough evaluation, and ensuring the swift processing and payment of operational invoices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the management team to ensure that all operational, administrative, and compliance protocols comply with industry best practices and relevant regulatory standards.
• Safety Protocols: Prioritize the health and safety of the team, staunchly enforcing established safety standards and adhering to all pertinent legal and industry-specific regulations.
• Business Development: Champion business development initiatives, proactively seeking new client opportunities, understanding market trends, and strategically positioning the organization for growth.
• Revenue Growth: Develop and execute strategies to increase the revenue growth of the Company and to achieve the targets set by the Board of Directors.
• Lead Generation for New Customer Acquisition: Develop leads for potential new accounts and Customers.
• P&L Responsibility: Steer the department towards financial health by owning and meticulously managing the Profit & Loss responsibilities.
• Team Leadership: Direct, motivate, and develop the operations team, ensuring optimal performance, continuous learning, and growth.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open channels of communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates and fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency.
• Supplier & Vendor Relations: Establish and nurture relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring quality materials, timely deliveries, and cost-effective procurement.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation plans, identifying potential pitfalls in operations and strategizing pre-emptive solutions.
• Technology Integration: Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in the Construction industry, ensuring the integration of effective tools and software to optimize operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative ideas, testing new methodologies, and refining operational processes.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain robust relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and that the organization remains their first choice for construction projects.
• Contract Management: Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and implementation of contracts with clients, vendors, and other relevant parties.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal allocation of resources, both human and material, to maintain efficiency and meet project deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the operations department, using data-driven insights to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in areas like construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or any other closely related field.
• 8 or more years of experience in the management roles in a construction industry

Required skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Project Management Skills
• Good conflict resolution.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Great decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adept at budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to transform data into actionable, strategic decisions

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Kindly fill your application and attach your CV through Shelter Group Africa-Job Applications-2024
• Application Deadline: 29 March 2024

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