For an international building company we are looking for a Civil Operations Manager for a project in Africa to work on construction projects in the fields of civil engineering, general building, infrastructure and industrial projects, as well as in multidisciplinary projects for the oil and gas industry.

As Civil Operations Manager Africa you are responsible for the implementation of projects (on time, within budget and to the required quality and safety standards). Your main tasks and accountabilities are:

• Provide the required support and services from the Area office to the projects in the region;
• Contribute to an effective marketing and business development process;
• Coordinate the tendering & negotiating activities for tenders and leads;
• Provide support in practical matters and staff & manpower utilisation to the projects;
• Ensure that the work preparation and mobilization of the projects are done in conformity with the set targets;
• Ensure that the projects are executed in conformity with the targets set;
• Co-ordinate production on projects in execution;
• Co-ordinate utilisation of staff, layout and equipment;
• Provide support to Project or Site managers as necessary to ensure that projects will be handed over in time, conform the contract requirements and expectations of the Clients, and in conformity with the Quality, HSES and the financial targets set;
• Manage the liability and after sales phase of projects till the end of the liability periods. Ensure a correct handling of possible claims.

As Civil Operations Manager Africa you have the following compentences:

• Degree in civil/ building engineering (higher vocational education at B.Sc. level);
• Minimum 15 years practical experience in building and/or civil marine construction as a Project manager;
• Eager to work on projects around the globe;
• Continue to act effectively by adjusting to changing circumstances, responsibilities or people;
• Make an active contribution to a multiparty result (product or solution to a problem);
• Able to define the results to be achieved in concrete terms;
• Clearly allocate tasks, responsibilities and powers to the right employees;
• Result oriented;
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Working as a Civil Operations Manager Africa means a challenging working environment where individual contributions mean a lot. They offer comprehensive training possibilities, a fitting salary and benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

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