Chief Executive Officer (Construction)

Job Description

Our client is a leading construction company based in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

To device yearly Budgetting and 5 Yrs business plan with the help of Manager – Operations and Finance.
Prepare detailed project management and construction schedules.
Supervise the Construction Managers to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with construction and safety codes.
Work with Projects Head and other cross functional teams to ensure all projects are completed before schedule, of excellent quality and within the budget.
To help create, implementation of systems and processes to guarantee cost and timeline efficiencies & reporting practices etc.
To create periodic reports for various projects and prepare weekly projects snapshots and action plan.
To Coordinate and manage Architects, Designers, Consultants, Purchase & Admin personnel, Technical Teams, Contractors, Vendors, Supervisors etc.
Orange and Red flag issues which will impact progress and delivery of project and find mitigations solutions to get construction back on track.
Selecting appropriate construction methods for the job and budget , developing workarounds for delays and other problems; and hiring and training workers and subcontractors, as well as making sure the project meets all building and safety codes.
Overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion.
Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
Work on continuously improving systems, technology, communication practices, vendors/contractor search and empanelment practices etc. to ensure decreasing costs, highest quality and timely delivery for construction, purchase, inventory, logistics operations maintenance.
Ensuring the safety of workers, managing the project budget, trouble-shooting unexpected problems and delivering a final product that matches blueprints and architectural specifications.

Key Skills Required:

B.E/M.E in Civil Engineering, MBA will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 to 15 years experience in top management of construction companies, with a proven track record of successfully developing new businesses and building client relationships.
Experience in capture management, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.