About this role
Role Purpose
To oversee and lead construction projects from conception to completion by collaborating with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project delivery while adhering to quality, safety, and budgetary requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Contribution
- Ensure effective cascading of the business strategy into operating plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
People Management
- Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Operations department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
- Lead the talent development initiatives for the Operations department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
- Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the Operations department to foster a value driven culture within the organization.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Manage the preparation, recommend the department budget, and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Manage and ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Operations department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Key Accountabilities
Construction management
- Define, formulate, and oversee the implementation of the construction plans and processes aligned with the overall Operations strategy and strategic objectives to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
- Coordinate and prepare construction estimates, required resources, and budget to provide it to the Project Manager for procurement.
- Provides support with the approval of subcontractors before project commencement to ensure that qualified and reliable subcontractors are selected, that align with project specifications and budget.
- Liaise with selected contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for the timely delivery of project materials and address any supply chain issues to avoid delays.
- Effectively allocate resources across construction sites in collaboration with the site manager to ensure resource availability and the optimized utilization of material and manpower.
- Provide support to Project Managers on technical issues such as construction methodologies, materials selection, and engineering issues, to ensure effective problem-solving, informed decision-making, and successful project delivery.
- Liaise with contract managers to manage and oversee building contracts on-site to ensure smooth contract administration and successful project execution.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure that construction activities align with the project's goals and standards and comply with regulations and safety guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
Engineering Procurement Management
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to ensure that the designs and shop drawings are received and coordinated effectivley.
- Collaborate with the Procurement team to ensure that material submittals, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders are received and coordinated effectively.
- Ensure all technical documentation is submitted on time for the proper implementation of the project engineering and procurement schedules.
Logistics Management
- Define and prepare a logistics management plan explaining how staff and equipment will be moved in and between the project sites to ensure timely project execution in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Monitor the logistics between the construction site and warehouses to manage the movement of staff between projects properly and smoothly, contributing to the overall timely and successful project delivery.
- Communicate with the head of external works to expedite relocating existing utilities to avoid causing clashes with project design ensuring smooth project progression and mitigating any potential disruptions.
- Initiate and implement an equipment plan to identify the required equipment to ensure accessibility within the site and to support smooth project execution, addressing operational needs, and maximizing efficiency.
- Ensure available and easy access to handle all MEP and relevant equipment within the site, through all project stages to drive efficient, prompt, and quality-assured project delivery.
Key Accountabilities
Safety Adherence and Regulatory Compliance
- Implement safety policies and procedures effectively addressing all safety-related aspects and risks aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements to enforce safety across construction sites.
- Promote a safety-conscious culture across all construction activities to ensure that safety considerations are ingrained in all aspects of the operational activities, taking proactive measures to protect the well-being of all involved.
- Adhere to legislative regulations, building and safety codes, and other requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
Key Accountabilites
Continuous Improvement
- Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Management
- Manage the effective implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and processes to promote a culture focusing on the achievement of world class standards in QHSE and sustainability within Operations in line with regulatory requirements.
Reporting
- Ensure that all Operational reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Nesma & Partners requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Technical Essential
Education/Certifications
- Bachelors in Engineering, or any other related field.
Experience
- 10 years’ related experience with 4 years’ experience with growing managerial accountability in roles within similar positions.
Languages
- English
Skills
- Construction Planning & Scheduling, Resource Allocation & Management, Procurement & Contractor Management, Permitting & Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, HSSE Management.
Behavioral Essential
Skills
- Action Oriented, Ensures Accountability, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Self- Development, Situational Adaptability.