Our client is a leading engineering company with interest in engineering oil & gas and construction. They currently have an opening for an operations lead to be based in Abuja Nigeria.
As the Operations lead you oversee all operational activities ensuring alignment with business objectives. Your role involves managing office operations coordinating remote teams and providing strategic direction. With a proactive mindset and attention to detail you drive operational efficiency and foster a collaborative organizational culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
Employee Management for Efficiency and Productivity:
- Lead and oversee a diverse team of employees including project managers engineers and support staff ensuring high levels of performance collaboration and accountability.
- Provide mentorship coaching and professional development opportunities to enhance employee skills competencies and job satisfaction.
Strategic Operational Management:
- Develop and implement strategic plans policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency resource utilization and project delivery outcomes.
- Oversee all operational activities including project planning execution procurement quality control and risk management aligning efforts with project milestones budgets and client expectations.
Resource Allocation and Optimization:
- Effectively allocate resources including personnel equipment materials and subcontractors to support project requirements and maximize operational productivity.
- Implement resource optimization strategies to minimize costs reduce waste and enhance profitability while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and safety.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Establish and enforce rigorous quality control processes safety protocols and regulatory
- compliance measures to ensure adherence to industry standards specifications and legal requirements.
- Conduct regular audits inspections and assessments to identify areas for improvement implement corrective actions and drive continuous quality enhancement initiatives.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the organization clients consultants regulatory agencies and other stakeholders cultivating positive relationships resolving conflicts and addressing concerns.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders providing timely updates progress reports and performance metrics to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
Strategic Planning and Business Development:
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans business objectives and growth initiatives aimed at expanding market presence increasing revenue and driving organizational success.
- Identify emerging market trends opportunities and client needs to inform business development strategies marketing initiatives and longterm business planning efforts.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor operational performance track progress and evaluate the effectiveness of operational strategies and initiatives.
- Prepare comprehensive reports analyses and presentations for executive leadership board of directors and stakeholders providing actionable insights recommendations and strategic guidance.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management or related field (master s degree preferred).
2. Proven experience (45 years) in a senior operations management role within the engineering and construction industry demonstrating a track record of successful project delivery team leadership and operational excellence.
3. Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire motivate and empower crossfunctional teams to achieve common goals and objectives.
4. Deep knowledge of engineering and construction principles methodologies and best practices with a focus on quality assurance safety and regulatory compliance.
5. Proficiency in project management software construction management tools and industryspecific technologies.
6. Strategic thinker with analytical prowess problemsolving abilities and decisionmaking skills to drive organizational growth innovation and continuous improvement.
Desirable pointers:
1. Exceptional management and organizational skills with sound attention to detail.
2. Careerminded.
3. Discretion integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
5. Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
6. Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
7. Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
8. Knowledge of the construction engineering oil & gas building services facilities management and design consultancy sectors.
9. Resides within FCT Abuja.