Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, an Engineering & Construction company, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below for its operations in Nigeria:
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Expatriate
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements approved business and operational plans to growth, manage a robust portfolio of clients, profitable revenue base and market share of the construction business in Nigeria
- Provides effective leadership of the operations team to ensure cost efficient delivery of quality projects and effective implementation of strategic business plan.
- Ensures that all new projects are well researched, adequately resourced and key stakeholders properly engaged to enable quality execution safely and profitably
- Ensures that joint ventures projects are well developed and executed profitably and in safe working conditions
- Ensures that all staff, especially the key technical staff are professionally managed, mentored and developed to enhance performance capacity of the business
- Works closely with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure cost effective access to project financing
- Takes active part in key business decisions as a member of the executive management team
- Ensures timely preparation and provision of accurate and up-to-date reports on the operational performance and financial health of the company, in liaison with the CEO
- Promotes knowledge retention and thought leadership insights on the business and management imperatives in the construction industry.
- Works closely with the CEO to progress opportunities and win business/projects for the company.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field
- MBA will be a plus
- Demonstrated experience of minimum 10 years within the engineering & construction industry
- 5-10 year experience in a similar position or operation direction position
- Executive Management Position experience with multiple activities
- Work experience in Africa, Nigerian experience is a plus
- Influence & Leadership skills are requested, especially to work in a very challenging environment
- High degree of personal integrity
- Result oriented, cost minded, capable to handle pressure and to meet deadlines.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.