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Job Description : MD NIGERIA a leading indigenous construction company primarily engaged in civil and structural engineering projects and haulage services, seeks to engage on a permanent basis, an expatriate Managing Director. · Provide strategic leadership in overseeing infrastructural and other activities; take the lead in formulating and implementing appropriate strategies and plans to achieve business objectives. · Manage over 1,000 employees, including several expatriate employees across various locations in Nigeria, encouraging professionalism amongst staff · Act as the primary focal point in the Company’s dealings with its employers, consisting mainly of government ministries, departments and agencies to facilitate the Company’s activities. · Supervise and support operational and project teams to deliver multiple engineering projects across the country, ensuring timely and qualitative execution and compliance with contractual requirements and best industry standards. · Provide technical guidance in the completion of infrastructural projects such as roads, buildings, bridges, and other forms of infrastructural projects. · Promote high professional and ethical standards amongst management and staff and a culture of compliance with policies, laws, standards and rules across the Company. · Spearhead the periodic revision of internal policies to meet evolving needs. · Ensure that all construction activities adhere to local and international engineering standards, safety regulations and best practices. · Ensure that all risk assessments are conducted and that all mitigants are identified and addressed. · Engage consultants, contractors, subcontractors and other stakeholders to drive the seamless delivery of projects. · Conduct periodic physical site inspections and assessments to review status of projects and resolve technical and other issues that may arise from projects. · Ensure that the company maintains all necessary certifications and regulatory approvals. · Oversee the budgeting process and explore ways of optimizing human and material resources to meet the Company’s objectives. · Drive the performance of after-action reviews by technical staff to share and document lessons learnt from completed projects. · Lead innovation and encourage staff to explore and embrace continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiencies within the Company · Participate in, and oversee recruitment exercises for the selection of senior staff and generally encourage merit-based talent acquisition within the Company. · Minimum of a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a reputable university; a Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with several more years of experience may be considered · At least 20 years’ experience in the engineering industry, 10 of which should have been gained in Nigeria; previous experience of leading large construction project teams in Nigeria will be a distinct advantage · Experience working with government contracts and large-scale infrastructure projects. · Advanced knowledge of environmental impact assessment and sustainability in civil engineering. · Demonstrable analytical, managerial, leadership and strategic thinking skills · COREN certification is required; certifications in related fields, such as project management would be added benefits. · Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and regulations · Proficiency in using construction management software and engineering design tools. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English · Strong influencing, relationship building and stakeholder management skills · Must be based in or be willing to relocate to Abuja, Nigeria · Ability and willingness to travel and oversee multiple projects across the country. Benefits: · An expatriate package consisting of dollar denominated salary, housing, a vehicle and driver and performance-based incentives amongst other benefits will be offered to the selected candidate. · Flight tickets home on vacation · Opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a dynamic environment. · Opportunity to network with leading bureaucrats and influencers in Nigeria.

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