Egybell is hiring a Head of Operations for a leading construction company.
Location: Smart Village
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Project Operational Supervision
- * Monitor the performance of Area Managers and Project Managers on a regular basis.
- Ensure site activities are progressing according to the approved execution plan.
- Review actual progress against planned targets.
- Take immediate action to address delays, obstacles, or underperformance and ensure continuity of work.
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Planning, Monitoring & Control
- * Review and approve weekly and monthly operational plans for all projects.
- Track project schedules, identify delays, and define corrective actions.
- Follow up on operational challenges and escalate recommendations and solutions when needed.
- Prepare regular reports for top management covering project status, progress, risks, needs, and required actions.
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Resource Management
- * Plan, organize, and allocate manpower, subcontractors, and equipment across projects based on priorities and needs.
- Forecast manpower requirements per project and per trade, and agree on the hiring plan with HR.
- Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials and subcontractors are called off and available on-site ahead of the required works.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and back-charges, and initiate replacement when performance threatens project delivery.
- Monitor productivity and optimize resource utilization to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
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Quality, Safety & Technical Compliance
- * Ensure works comply with contract specifications, approved shop drawings, material approvals, and mock-ups before execution.
- Ensure full implementation of Health & Safety requirements across all sites and protect the independence of the HSE function in reporting incidents and stopping unsafe work.
- Drive the closure of non-conformity reports, snags, and consultant remarks within agreed timeframes.
- Identify and eliminate recurring causes of rework.
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Coordination, Problem Solving & Performance Improvement
- * Maintain strong coordination with relevant departments, including Technical Office, Procurement, Finance, and HR.
- Manage and resolve operational issues across projects and support decision-making.
- Support Project Managers in prioritization and achieving project targets.
- Propose and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering. MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
* Experience: 15+ years of experience, including at least 4 years in a senior operations position such as Head of Operations, Area Manager, Project Manager, or equivalent.
* Sector Experience: Demonstrable experience in the delivery of interior finishing and fit-out packages on large-scale residential, hospitality, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
* Software: MS Office, MS Project and/or Primavera P6. ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle are a plus.
* Core Skills:Strategic thinking and business acumen
* P&L management
* Executive leadership
* Stakeholder and client management
* Negotiation
* Decision-making under pressure
* Strong knowledge of interior finishing works and similar-project delivery
* Change management
* Reporting and project tracking
* Certifications:* PMP or equivalent executive/operations management certification is preferred.
