Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepares, develops, finalises, effects, modifies and monitors the long term, short term, annual and periodic budgets and plans for the organisation. Update Owners about their progress and provides logical and rational explanation for variations in their achievement.
- Controls the operations of the organisation including financial, engineering, procurement and administration by providing management support and direction to departmental heads and their respective teams. =
- Responsible to ensure the development, enforcement, maintenance and updating of suitable systems, policies and procedures within the organisation, in order for the company to carry on its activities smoothly. Coordinates, reviews and approves the preparation of policy manuals, safety standards and quality guidelines and ensures the adherence of company employees to these documents.
- Responsible to ensure the profitability of the company and return on investment for the owner/partner. Approves the pricing for tenders/projects, ensures that project expenses are well within the contract price and monitors the income and expenditure of the company for budget compliance and cost control. Performs regular analysis on the fiscal health of the organisation, takes suitable remedial measures if required, and re-orients the organisation towards financial sustenance.
- Maintains relationship with old and existing clients/consultants/contractors/sub-contractors with regular follow up meetings and sources new clients by applying a focussed marketing approach. Presents the company and its activities to clients, pre-qualifies, tenders, negotiates and finalises new projects for the company to execute.
- Responsible for the recruitment of qualified, skilled and experienced personnel and their termination. Monitors employee productivity and performance in a periodical manner and ensures the provision of professional and personal growth opportunities. Provides motivation, leadership initiative, guidance to the employees and ensures the maintenance of high morale within the company. Ensures the application of fair, ethical and nondiscriminatory employment practices and provides an equal employment opportunity environment within the organisation.
- Assesses and evaluates market conditions, trends, associated risks and sets out suitable solutions to overcome downturns, crises and abnormalities. Continuously identifies and develops opportunities for the company to expand its products, services, functions and area of operation
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Owner.
Requirements:
- Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, or closely related field
- A minimum of eight years specific experience including multiple projects management in engineering, construction management or in a closely related field of building structures.
- At least two years responsibility in an operational role covering responsibilities of estimation, planning, purchase, project management, accounting departments/individuals. Previous experience or close association in a role with full operational responsibility in a construction environment.
