Divisional Manager

Job Description : Divisional Manager – Tower Crane Service & Maintenance at NIGERIA Large infrastructure Group at Nigeria Role : Divisional Manager will lead, manage, and optimize all service and maintenance functions related to the company’s tower crane fleet across infrastructure projects in Nigeria. He will ensure that all tower cranes are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance while supporting operational needs, reducing downtime, managing maintenance teams, complying with regulatory standards, and delivering cost-effective service outcomes. He will be responsible for maintenance planning, service execution, technical excellence, safety compliance, and continuous improvement of maintenance processes. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Maintenance Management Provide strategic direction for tower crane maintenance and service operations aligned with business goals and project delivery timelines. Develop and implement maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective) to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Establish and monitor divisional KPIs (equipment uptime, maintenance compliance, mean time between failures, cost per operating hour). 2. Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Lead planning for all maintenance activities for tower cranes across project sites. Prioritise maintenance work based on criticality, project requirements, safety risk and budget. Coordinate with project managers and planning teams to integrate maintenance schedules with construction activities. 3. Technical Oversight & Quality Control Ensure rigorous technical standards are followed for all maintenance and service tasks. Oversee troubleshooting and complex fault diagnosis on tower cranes and associated equipment. Implement quality control checks, service audits, and technical assurance processes. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, service histories, parts replacements, and inspection reports. 4. Safety & Regulatory Compliance Lead the safety management of all maintenance and service activities; enforce compliance with safety regulations, industry standards and company policies. Ensure proper certification, inspection, load testing and statutory compliance for all tower cranes. Drive risk assessments, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation. Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance teams. 5. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor and develop the divisional maintenance and service teams including engineers, technicians and supervisors. Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and ensure ongoing competency development. Foster teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving capabilities within the division. 6. Resource & Budget Management Develop and control the divisional maintenance budget; optimize resource allocation to achieve cost efficiencies. Forecast parts, spares and tools demand; coordinate procurement to ensure uninterrupted service operations. Manage relationships with OEMs, service vendors, and critical suppliers to support maintenance activities. 7. Stakeholder Coordination Partner with project teams, operations leads, procurement, HSEQ, and senior leadership to align maintenance activities with business requirements. Communicate maintenance performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives to senior stakeholders. Serve as the maintenance division’s representative in internal and external technical discussions. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Advanced qualification (e.g., MBA, Maintenance Management Certification) is an advantage. Experience Minimum 12+ years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance, plant operations or service leadership in infrastructure/construction. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing equipment maintenance operations (Tower cranes or heavy lifting systems). Proven track record in large multi-site maintenance organisations with complex assets. Technical Skills Deep understanding of tower crane systems, mechanics, electrical controls, safety systems, preventive/predictive maintenance. Competence in maintenance planning systems (CMMS/EAM), root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and technical documentation. Leadership & Interpersonal Skills Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong decision-making, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Commitment to safety culture, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement. Performance Metrics / KPIs Tower crane availability / uptime (%) Preventive maintenance compliance (%) Reduction in breakdowns and critical failures Maintenance cost control vs budget Safety performance (incidents, LTIs, near misses) Training & competency levels of maintenance team Work Environment This role involves a mix of strategic planning, office coordination and field presence at multiple project sites across Nigeria. Frequent travel to project locations is expected. Net salary around $3000 - $4000 (Negotiable on CTC) + Furnished Accommodation + Transport + Return ticket every 6 months (2 Return Ticket/Year) + Medical & Life Insurance

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