Vice President of Administration
Vice President of Administration
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Title: Vice President of Administration (Eng B2/C1) (Esp C2/C1)
Location: Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Reports To: President
Direct Reports: Human Resources Manager Quality and Processes Manager Technology Manager Legal Manager
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Administration in the construction sector is responsible for leading administrative operations with a focus on legal compliance human resources management process improvement and technology implementation. This role ensures that all administrative functions are strategically aligned with the companys objectives optimizing efficiency and promoting a safe compliant and highly effective work environment. As a senior executive this position will play a critical role in driving operational success and providing leadership across departments to support companywide initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Compliance and Management:
- Ensure that the company complies with all applicable regulations and laws within the construction sector.
- Supervise and manage contracts permits and necessary legal documentation for operations.
- Maintain active relationships with external legal advisors and assist in resolving legal or regulatory disputes.
Human Resources:
- Lead the planning development and management of Human Resources policies.
- Oversee recruitment selection and hiring of key personnel in administrative and construction areas.
- Foster a safe and healthy work environment by managing wellness occupational safety and talent development processes.
- Develop strategic HR initiatives to improve employee retention performance and organizational culture.
Process Improvement and Efficiency:
- Identify areas for improvement in administrative and construction processes implementing efficient and sustainable practices.
- Lead projects focused on optimizing resources time and materials aiming for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
- Implement Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement in administrative and operational processes.
Technology and Digitalization:
- Promote the use of technology to optimize administrative and communication processes within the project.
- Evaluate and implement technological solutions that facilitate project tracking resource management and automation of administrative tasks.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives to improve company efficiency and datadriven decisionmaking.
Financial and Budgetary Oversight:
- Supervise budget compliance and resource allocation according to company needs.
- Collaborate with the finance department to monitor expenses ensuring proper fund management.
- Develop strategies for cost optimization and ensure alignment between budgets and overall company goals.
Interdepartmental Communication and Coordination:
- Facilitate communication between operations human resources legal and technology departments.
- Act as a liaison between administration and senior management ensuring alignment of objectives and strategies.
- Represent the administrative department in executive meetings providing insights and updates on operational initiatives.
Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Law Industrial Engineering or related fields.
- Masters Degree or specialization in construction management human resources or technology is highly preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior administrative roles preferably within the construction sector.
- Extensive experience in Human Resources particularly in talent management organizational development and occupational safety.
- Experience in legal compliance and contract management in the construction industry.
- Proven track record in process improvement and project management utilizing methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
- Executivelevel leadership experience in a construction environment.
- Skills:
- High proficiency in English and Spanish capable of conducting complex negotiations and presentations in both languages.
- Knowledge of technological solutions for administration and project management in construction.
- Strong leadership skills effective communication and decisionmaking abilities.
- Excellent skills in strategic planning resource optimization and change management.
- Competencies:
- Resultsoriented with a focus on achieving strategic goals.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments.
- Proactivity and ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Leadership Skills:
- Team leadership with the ability to supervise and guide professional development across departments.
- Motivational and directional leadership fostering a culture of accountability transparency and high performance.
- Strategic decisionmaking that aligns administrative strategies with business objectives.
- Collaboration within the executive team promoting a cohesive approach to achieving company goals.
Language Skills:
- English: Level B2/C1 High proficiency and fluency capable of effective business communication.
- Spanish: Level C1/C2 Full native proficiency for comprehensive communication.
Estimated Salary Range: USD $13000 $15000 per month depending on experience and qualifications.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in being a key driver of our administrative strategy please submit your updated CV including a 100% functional LinkedIn link. Ensure that your CV is not encrypted so that we can effectively review your information.
Employment Type
Full Time
