Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO MALAYSIA FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS A leading engineering consultancy group is recruiting for a COO (Infrastructure Projects) job to provide strategic overview on company operations aspect which relates to revenue management, profit margins, budgets and service delivery performance. About the COO (Infrastructure Projects) Role: In this position, you will strategise and lead the division to ensure effective project delivery in line with the targeted timeline and budget. Key Responsibilities: · Develop, implement and control short-term and long-term operating plans, strategies and tactical plans for the evaluation of future business opportunities · Drive the development of operating model, direction and plans in order to fulfil contractual obligations, whilst delivering high quality services · Communicate and emphasise the Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies and undertake appropriate mitigation and/or intervention programmes to safeguard business operations · Develop the workforce to have of a distinctive mindset, behaviour and culture to achieve high work performance by adoption and implementation of value interventions, tools and methodologies to promote and instil high sense of commitment, ownership and integrity · Drive the development of dynamic and talented leaders to enhance and sustain high performance delivery and promote internal succession planning · Monitor the effectiveness level of customer relationship programmes · Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships such as with local authorities and government bodies · Identify new projects for resource optimisation, prudent cost management and quality service deliveries including the establishment of gainful relationships with business partners · Oversee the preparation management reports to steer the business performance towards set targets, through review of performance forecast in the execution of operational and capital budget, taking into due consideration external market factors and internal challenges · Ensure compliance to statutory and legislative requirements to safeguard the company’s interest, image and reputation To succeed in the COO (Infrastructure Projects) role, you will need to a successful track record in managing the P&L of an infrastructure consultancy business. Key Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant engineering field of study · Applicants who are Professional Engineers (Ir.) will be highly regarded · 15 - 20 years of relevant industry experience in infrastructure consulting projects (e.g. rail, highways) · Experience in a senior leadership role involving P&L management presently and possess extensive business/industry network in infrastructure projects and possess sound commercial acumen · Possess entrepreneurial spirit, resilient in facing challenges and highly motivated · Influential and able to steer various groups towards a common goal · Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage well with senior stakeholders

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