OPERATIONS MANAGER Construction Company - B7 Consultancy

• Work handinhand with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job
• Conduct indepth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements
• Work with safety units in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached
• Help project managers and engineers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects
• Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications and that they also conform with project timetable
• Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm. For example in a case whereby extra funds are needed for the completion of a project the project manager communicates the situation to the management of the company usually through the construction operations manager
• Assist in the maintenance development and enhancement of the companys relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
• Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil mechanical or electrical engineering
• Master degree in any management or engineering field will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years onthejob experience in a similar role or in any other construction capacity.

Additional Information

Required Skills:

• Good and effective communication skills
• Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
• Possess good leadership ability as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon
• Ability to read and interpret specifications
• Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
• The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
• Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline