Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job title : Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Purpose

• The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee the company's day-to-day operations, construction projects, and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with quality standards.
• The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, profitability, resource optimization, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Project Management: Oversee all construction projects from planning and mobilization to execution and handover, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Financial Management: Manage operational budgets, monitor project costs, control expenditure, and improve profitability.
• Procurement and Supply Chain: Oversee the procurement of construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, engineering standards, and contractual requirements.
• Health, Safety and Quality: Enforce HSE policies, regulatory compliance, quality assurance procedures, and safe construction practices across all project sites.
• Business Development: Support tender preparation, project costing, contract negotiations, and the evaluation of new business opportunities.
• People Management: Lead project and operational teams, set performance targets, and promote accountability, productivity, and professional development.
• Risk and Compliance: Identify and mitigate operational, financial, contractual, and project delivery risks.
• Performance Reporting: Monitor project progress and operational KPIs, prepare management reports, and recommend corrective actions to the MD/CEO.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Business or Project Management is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant construction industry experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects, operational teams, budgets, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management, contract administration, procurement, cost control, HSE, and quality standards.
• Relevant professional certification or membership is an advantage.