General Manager at Zhuli Recruiters

Zhuli Recruiters, a recruitment firm that is commited to serving start-ups, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Awka, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The General Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing all technical aspects of the business, including the management of design, construction, logistics procurement, and budgets.
• They ensure the efficiency of time, quality, and cost of assigned projects, while also planning and coordinating all technical aspects of the construction process.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and coordinate day-to-day work activities related to project planning and execution.
• Address technical issues regarding all company projects and ensure deliverables are completed within the cost baseline.
• Ensure compliance with all required statutory and regulatory conditions.
• Proactively manage foreseeable project risks, mitigating as necessary, and manage changes to the project without unduly affecting stated objectives.
• Supervise construction/project managers to monitor construction progress, worker productivity, and compliance with construction and safety codes.
• Conduct timely valuation of contractor's work for payment purposes according to approved payment plans.
• Oversee the preparation of BEME (Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation) and ensure quality control and specification monitoring.
• Coordinate overall human and material resources on site and identify stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.
• Liaise with contractors and sub-contractors, manage multiple contractors within and outside host communities, and handle contract disputes.
• Collaborate with executive management and stakeholders to ensure all projects are completed on schedule, with excellent quality, and within budget.
• Help create and implement systems and processes to guarantee cost and timeline efficiencies and reporting practices.
• Coordinate and manage Architects, Designers, Consultants, Technical Teams, Contractors, Vendors, & Supervisors.
• Ensure a strong reporting system as per requirements of executive management and track the same.
• Examine risks and potentials for business opportunities, protect organization's value by keeping information confidential, and work to sustain profitability.
• Ensure required Health, Safety & Environmental standards are adhered to onsite towards achieving zero accidents.
• Lead regular project review meetings with senior management and stakeholders, oversee inventory & logistics operations, and perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Management Team.

Dimensions:

• Follow through with certificates for timely payment.
• Ensure effective and appropriate use of company assets.
• Maintain expenses within project budget.
• Supervision and direction of technical staff and/or sub-contractors to ensure works executed to the defined quality and time scale.
• Reporting of progress and issues impacting on delivery.
• Co-operation with all stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Act as a mentor; advising and directing Project managers and Supervisors.

Education, Experience & Skills

• B.Eng in Civil Engineering. Additional Master in Project Management or equivalent will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years cumulative experience, with at least 8 years in a Senior Management role (preferably in Nigeria).
• Engineering project management experience.
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Manpower management and business development experience.

Skills:

• Financial / commercial management exposure.
• Strategic perspective and strong analytical skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to assess and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Review and amend operational procedures.
• Knowledge of codes and standards, safety, and regulatory requirements applicable to business needs.
• Collaborative approach and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, sound judgment, and discretion.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.