Heavy Construction Equipment Manager at Alaro City Development FZC

Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole.

Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Heavy Construction Equipment Manager

Location: Epe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Under the general direction of the Construction and Delivery manager, the Equipment Manager is in charge of Alaro City owned equipment.
• The duties of the Equipment Manager include maintenance, repair, inventory, transportation, storage, safeguarding and cleaning of Alaro-owned equipment and materials.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the procurement and management of all equipment needed for the construction yard.
• Hire and lead a team of skilled equipment operators, ensuring they are properly trained and equipped to perform their duties.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with equipment vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of necessary equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records of all equipment, tools, and supplies in the construction yard.
• Develop and enforce equipment maintenance and repair schedules to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance of all equipment.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment for equipment operators, including the implementation of all necessary safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards in the operation of equipment.
• Develop and implement procedures for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of equipment.
• Monitor equipment usage and performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Manage equipment utilization and scheduling to ensure that all equipment is being used effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all equipment costs, including purchase, rental, and maintenance expenses.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure that all necessary equipment is available and utilized in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
• Establish and monitor yard employee schedules
• Oversee materials waste and dump truck pickups
• Assist the Site Manager in carrying out earthworks within Alaro City
• Jointly participate in weekly site meetings with the Site Manager and all contractors; checking progress; anticipating future works and potential interference with the clients;
• Enforce demanded OSHA, and Alaro city’s safety standards and report all safety hazards to the Safety Officer
• Ensure application and compliance with Group Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Policy, and Clean Site Policy and Health.
• Ensure detailed implementation of Health and Safety policies on site at all times; and
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e., assist project development teams and other departments as needed; participate in required training as applicable, etc.).

Requirements
Hard skills and experience:

• Mechanical / Automobile Engineering graduate or its equivalent; registered with a recognized reputable professional Engineering body (within or outside Nigeria)
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Equipment or Fleet Management
• Experience Budgeting, Scheduling and Time Management.
• Experience in Asset management
• Experience in delegating and managing workforce
• Site experience, management and reporting.

Soft skills:

• Strong commercial judgment.
• Mature, pragmatic and has a flexible approach,
• Communication, Organisational and technical skills
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Computer literate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.

Personal Characteristics:

• High energy;
• Result-oriented;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2023.