Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO KENYA leading Building Construction Contracting Company in East Africa. Purpose of the Job The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will not only need to be an exceptional hands-on Manager but also have outstanding Management skills and lead an experienced Team. Achieve the organization's long-term and short-term business plans by providing leadership and strategic direction. Effectively manage Operations, Financial and Techno-Commercial activities, Strategy Planning, and Team Management. Independent Management of diverse stakeholders. Set a growth trajectory and improve the bottom line/profitability of the business. Ensure customer satisfaction through quality improvement and timely delivery and departmental administration. Job Responsibilities Provide advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to the Executive Management Team to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies. Assist the Board of Directors in enforcing strategic goals, objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures to enhance its market share, profitability, and return on investment. Conduct a strategic review of performance on a regular basis to determine whether the company is meeting its short-and long-term objectives (increase in profits, increase in market share, return on investment, etc). Develop, in coordination with the Executive Management Team, an integrated business plan that optimizes market share and profitability of existing or new activities. Set departments' high-level goals, objectives, and plans and work with them on attaining such goals by closely monitoring their operations. Review the operating results of the company & compare them to established objectives and goals, and follow up to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the company to ensure that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities of all executives are clearly defined and understood. Periodically review and check the performance of the Executive Management Team and recommend remedial action and improvements. Promote the company's direction and momentum, its business performance, the positive external impact (image), internal business climate, people, and services. Act as the principal public relations officer of the company and represent them with major customers, government entities, the financial community, and the public. Ensure the development of an effective organizational structure and the promotion of a positive internal climate in which management development for succession is nurtured. Delegate some responsibilities to appropriate executives in order to ensure the smooth running of the company. Conduct annual performance appraisals for all executives and recommend salary adjustments, rewards, and promotions. Monitor the adherence of employees to guidelines, policies, and procedures. Recruit, develop, manage, and motivate executives and employees reporting to him. Operational Responsibilities Oversee general compliance i.e. permits and licenses by ensuring all the required permits are issued. Lead negotiations with suppliers in procuring raw materials and ensure that the materials are of high quality and low cost. Review of submitted reports i.e. daily and weekly on general operations of the company. Point of contact with consultants and ensure that all tasks assigned to the consultants on various projects are delivered in good time. Taking part in budget preparation. Oversee the entire marketing and Sales strategy of the company. Provide management to staff and leadership to the organization that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision. Assist executive team members in creating, growing, and building a world-class, industry-leading organization. Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the BOD/MD and other key executive team members. Partner with the Head of Finance to achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, mergers and acquisitions, systems, reporting, and controls. Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance, and profitability. Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes. Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. Work closely with the senior management team to create, implement, and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems, and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitability, and efficiency within the company. Motivate and encourage employees at all levels as one of the key leaders in the company including but not limited to professional staff, management-level employees, and executive leadership team members. Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, banks, investors, and all other professional business relationships. Work with the CEO/MD & Finance team in the capital raising process. Meet, interact, and present information effectively to potential investors and private equity firms. Foster a growth-oriented, positive, and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Technical Responsibilities Plan, schedule, and budget all the projects. Design strategy and set goals for growth for the technical team. Control budgets and optimize expenses. Monitor of Techno-Commercial Proposals for Ongoing & Forthcoming Projects. Implementation of Baseline schedule on-site, Prepare & Develop bar charts and critical path diagrams for major jobs/groups of jobs and follow up. Resource requirement in all phases of the Project & Monitoring Actual utilization of Resources. Tracking and monitoring closely and updating the Project Progress & Identifying priorities, and material, and establishing the sequence of activities. Preventing projects from overbudgeting at any stage by comparing Planned Revenue with Earned Revenue. Calculating and presenting Cost Performance Index, Schedule performance index, Cost variance, Schedule variance, and % Productivity to client and management. Implementation of various systems and techniques for improving the progress with coordination of Top Management as well as Clients. Analyse reasons for delays and disruptions, identify agency-related reasons, and issue notification and change orders to the client in consultation with the Project manager Ensure adherence to established contract's Scope of work, delays analysis, revision & Change orders. Co-ordination with various department units such as execution, planning & cost control, procurement, and Materials / Stores for the day-to-day activities related to the project. Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors). Should Participate& Lead in all Techno-Commercial Discussions with Clients, Architects, and Consultants. Lead and help to direct the Project Managers, Consultants, Engineers Engage with suppliers and partners to ensure smooth project delivery as well as help to build key, long-lasting relationships. Develop effective collaborative working at a senior level, at times assisting and working alongside the BOD/MD. Develop and implement business processes and procedures appropriately. Be willing to challenge/remove blockers that stop the Projects team successfully completing their jobs be it from internal or external factors. Lead from the front and by example. Maintain a proactive and positive team ethos. Coach and develop your team. Ensure your team have the relevant skillsets, training, and accreditations to deliver a class-leading service. Be commercially aware and adhere to commercial governance in all activities Ensure you and the sales team are on the same page and deliver a unified approach. Provide accurate and regular updates to all stakeholders throughout the project cycle. Key Skills Should be Proficient in handling multiple projects in multiple cities and countries. Proven Experience in Handling Contractual Issues. Knowledge of the Latest construction technologies. Knowledge of all the Latest Codes / SORs is a must. Knowledge of Software like MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, ERP, and SAP is essential. Self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Confident with meticulous attention to detail. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Capable of working within a progressive organization and able to build strong relationships and credibility with customers both internally and externally. Qualification BE / B Tech in Civil Engineering. Project Management certifications are a plus. 10+ years of Construction Project Management Experience at a senior level. Strong leadership skills. Prior experience in successfully managing a profit center. A clear understanding of all Building codes like the British Codes.

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