Chief Operations Officer

Responsibilities:

• 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/ roofing 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 safety and profitably 
  
• Work closely with the business development to progress opportunities and win business/projects for the company. 
  
• Manage a robust portfolio of clients, a good revenue base, and market share of the construction. roofing 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 staff, especially the key technical staff, 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 Finance team.
  
• Promotes knowledge retention and thought leadership insights on the business and management imperatives in the construction/roofing industry.
  
• Works closely with the CEO to progress opportunities and win business/projects for the company

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, building technology, quantity surveying or any related field, Master's degree in project management, business management, finance, or any related field, will be an advantage
• Proven record of performance and Knowledge of the construction business 
  
• Knowledge of Project Management. Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage
  
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the construction industry 
  

Competencies:

• 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