Chief Operating Officer at Japaul International, Dubai - UAE

Japaul Group is the foremost indigenous Oil and Maritime Services Company in Nigeria. It is the only maritime company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and offers services in Oil & Gas, Maritime and the Construction Industry with subsudiaries located in other parts of the globe.

Japaul International is the subsidiary overseeing the International operations with locations in Dubai and Oman.

Japaul International, Dubai - UAE is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer 

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Executive responsibility for safe, efficient, and profitable operations in the sourcing, execution and completion of Civil and/or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering works
• Lead the subsidiary in meeting its financial and operational goals.
• Ensure the application of proper operational, technical and management controls and procedures, reporting, management resources, and functional support.
• Developing and implementing the strategy, managed growth of the subsidiary and providing leadership to staff.
• Coordinating and liaising with multi-disciplinary teams including project managers, Engineers, consultants & sub-contractors enabling speedy resolutions and final approval of all EPCI contracts.
• Supervised the project progress and/or delays through letters which can be used as contractual aids during disputes
• Facilitate budget analysis and budget variance study, cost control and project schedule tracking using Earned Value management techniques.
• Managed EPCI - QC inspection schedules, attended site inspections and quality tests, recommended improvements in order to correct/repair site deficiencies, instrumental in the daily planning and administering of the quality assurance program.
• Pro-actively coordinated and motivated EPCI subcontractors for the successful completion of project requirements and schedules demanding a clear understanding of HLG`s expectations.
• Facilitate monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of cost to complete figures.
• Manage the timely submission and successful closure of final Close-Out documentation.
• Lead operational, project, and commercial management strategies, decision making, and implementation.
• Customer Relationship Management and interfaces between operations and project management.
• Ensure effective commercial and contractual management and negotiations with clients.
• Lead and/or approve highest level dispute and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure appropriate contract risk assessment and response during project bidding and execution.
• Lead claims, protests, and dispute resolution and oversee client negotiations.

Desired Skills and Experience

• University degree (Civil/Structural Engineering ), a minimum of 15 years progressive management experience in EPCI contracts.
• An MBA or International Business Management degree will be an added advantage
• Project management experience of 10 years minimum is required.
• Excellent knowledge of the Middle East construction industry( Residency In Dubai or Abu Dhabi will be an added advantage)
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to lead and manage diverse team of employees in various locations.
• Sound business acumen.
• Good knowledge of the business drivers in the Middle East region.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online