Site Manager — Building and construction, Abidjan.
ARISE IVOIRE recruits a site manager to manage the day-to-day management of the construction of a project, in accordance with the criteria and design codes of the SEZ/industrial area.
Key responsibilities
You manage and supervise the day-to-day management of the project construction according to the criteria and design codes of the SEZ/industrial area. You hold regular meetings with engineers, architects and contractors regarding the goals and progress of the project. You take care of quality control and project costs.
You ensure that the construction process begins and ends on time, and that daily and weekly deadlines are met. You coordinate and direct activities with the contractor, EPC, designer, suppliers and administration.
You take part in construction site inspections and supervise architectural and technical design projects, working closely with staff to ensure transparent execution of the project. You prepare, supervise and approve the development of the project execution plan from a construction perspective as well as its implementation, while ensuring that lessons learned are properly documented throughout the life of the project, including during the closing.
You manage the construction work and represent the company to the customer. You plan, develop and organize construction work to formulate the most cost-effective plan for execution on time and within budget, and then implement that plan.
You are responsible for implementing the scope of work related to construction and manufacturing, pre-commissioning, loading, installation, connection and commissioning of facilities in accordance with project specifications, scope of work and approved project schedule.
You regularly meet with customers, third parties and other managers to report on progress. You monitor and report to the Board of Directors on project details, including progress, risks and opportunities, in a timely manner. You ensure that all changes to specifications, scope of work and drawings are documented.
You define clear roles and responsibilities as well as deliverable requirements in terms of scope and schedule for all team members. You review the forecast of working hours and duration until completion of construction work, as well as the requirements for working hours and resources.
You monitor productivity and adherence to the construction schedule, and look for reasons for less than satisfactory performance. You make recommendations and implement improvement measures by changing operating procedures and work instructions. You adhere to the HSE standards of the Arise Group and promote a culture of safety in all ranks of the company. You maintain good external and internal communication on construction projects. You take care of any other project and any one-time task required by management.
Candidate profile
Engineering degree with a minimum of 10 years of proven experience in monitoring and implementing construction activities. Proven and relevant experience in PPP projects, infrastructure or road construction. Experience in Africa or emerging countries is also an asset. Previous experience in managing high-value project contracts.
Ability to establish and maintain close relationships with various stakeholders, including local and government representatives, industrial partners and institutional partners. Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, in French (excellent command) and English (good quality, especially oral). Speaking a local language is a plus.
Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively. Demonstrate integrity and ethical leadership. Proven ability to perform management functions, excellent written and oral communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of construction industry best practices. You must be able to perform multiple tasks at once in a rapidly changing environment.
Job conditions
Full-time, no telework. More than 5 years experience.
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