Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing day-to-day operations of all ongoing projects and crews.
• This person is responsible for all aspects of projects including adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Also held accountable for ensuring that all projects are executed in accordance with contract documents and Command Constructions high-quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work hand-in-hand with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job and efficient allocation of resources
• Meeting project budgets through assessing and analyzing operational and financial risks that may be encountered in the execution of planned construction projects.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements
• Work with safety team to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached
• Help project managers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects
• Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable
• Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm.
• Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the companys relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
• Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good and effective communication skills
• Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
• Possess good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon
• Ability to read and interpret specifications
• Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
• The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
• Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
• Bachelors degree in civil or mechanical, engineering or construction management
• Masters degree in any management or engineering field will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years on-the-job experience in a similar role or in any other construction capacity.