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.