Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO NIGERIA · Will be primarily responsible for managing all aspects of profitable delivery and quality execution of projects, cost-effective management of business operations, market engagement, identifying business opportunities and effective client relationship management. · Develops and implements approved business and operational plans to grow, manage a robust portfolio of clients, profitable revenue base and market share of the construction business in Nigeria · Provides effective leadership of the operations team to ensure cost-efficient delivery of quality projects and effective implementation of the strategic business plan. · Ensures that all new projects are well researched, adequately resourced, and key stakeholders properly engaged to enable quality execution safely and profitably · Take an active part in critical business decisions as a member of the executive management team. · Work closely with the business development to progress opportunities and win business/projects for the company. · Manage a robust portfolio of clients, good revenue base and market share of the construction business in Nigeria. · Develop and maintain new revenue streams for the organization. · Network with external stakeholders with the aim of business development · Ensures that joint ventures projects are well developed and executed profitably and in safe working conditions · Ensures that all technical employees, are managed professionally, mentored and developed to enhance the performance capacity of the business · Works closely with the executive management team to ensure cost-effective access to project financing · Takes an active part in critical business decisions as a member of the executive management team · Provides timely, accurate and up-to-date reports on the company's operational performance and financial health in liaison with the ED, Finance. · Promotes knowledge retention and thought leadership insights on the business and management imperatives in the construction industry. · Works closely with the CEO to progress opportunities and win business/projects for the company Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, or any related field from a recognised university · Master's degree in business management, finance or any related field, will be an advantage · Minimum of 15 years work experience in the construction in a similar senior reole · Knowledge of Project Management. Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage · Effective communication skills · Strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business from a creative point of view. · Business development and business management skills · Business Intelligence and understanding of the competitive environment · Project Management Skills · Negotiation and persuasion skills · Strong drive to achieve and personal integrity · Strong business planning and Knowledge of regulatory issues · A solid grasp of financial analysis and performance metrics · Ability to diagnose problems quickly and provide appropriate solutions

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