Our client, a leading real estate developer in Kenya, is seeking to hire a Head of Site Operations & Construction.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all ongoing and future real estate development and construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate must have a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s is highly preferred) and a minimum of 7 years of extensive experience in general management within the construction or real estate industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of all construction projects, ensuring smooth functionality and implementation of operational procedures and standards.
- Develop cost-effective plans and schedules for project completion.
- Track and control construction schedules and associated costs.
- Manage direct and indirect labor deployed to construction sites, ensuring efficient allocation and use.
- Oversee machinery allocation, repair, and usage.
- Administer construction contracts and sign off on subcontractors.
- Manage procurement for materials and supplies.
- Ensure appropriate permits and licenses are obtained for all construction sites.
- Ensure all projects meet health and safety codes, environmental regulations, and building codes.
- Coordinate work of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring proper documentation.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings for compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Develop, implement, and track policies, SOPs, and best practices for construction and project management.
- Ensure safe and clean work sites.
- Manage contract disputes and mitigate issues.
- Provide revenue, project costs, and profitability forecasts while managing the approved budget.
- Conduct regular site progress meetings and ensure compliance.
- Ensure meetings are documented, site visits are logged, and follow-up items are tracked and closed.
- Identify and manage changes in project scope.
- Identify growth, training, and development opportunities for the team.
- Hire team members in line with an approved organizational chart and salary bands, and conduct regular performance reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree highly preferred).
- Minimum of 7 years of extensive experience in general management within the construction or real estate industries.
- Proven track record of successfully managing construction projects.
- Strong understanding of project management, procurement, and financial management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using technology to enhance operations and reporting.
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