Job Description

A reputable company in the development and management of Industrial Parks(IP)/Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

• Department: Operations
• Grade Level of Job/Position: Senior Manager
• Reports To: Managing Director
• Direct Reports: Head of Infrastructure, Land Acquisitions Manager, Head of SPV’s, Parks Management Manager

Job Purpose

• GM Operations will be responsible for the management of design, construction, logistics procurement and project budgets/financing to ensure the efficiency of time, quality, and cost of assigned projects.
• Supervise of all Park Management activities such as lease management, facilities management, rent /fees collection, repairs and maintenance in the most cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project management and construction schedules for construction, restoration, and refurbishment projects.
• Supervise Infrastructure Team to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.
• Work with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure all projects are completed before schedule, of excellent quality and within the budget.
• Supervise the budgeting and financial planning of all projects with the support of the Finance Team.
• Create and implement systems and processes to guarantee cost and timeline efficiencies & reporting practices etc.
• Supervise Land Acquisitions Team to monitor progress of acquisitions and all land administration issues.
• Create periodic reports for various projects and prepare weekly projects snapshots and action plan.
• Lead regular project review meetings with senior management and stakeholders.
• Supervise agreed SLA agreements for service delivery.
• Lead Operational coordination for all Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV’s).
• Any other task assigned by MD

Key Relationships

Internal

• Staff/Project Team
• Staff of Other Subsidiaries

External

• Tenants/Clients
• GFZA
• KKMA

Required Skills or Experience

• MSc. or MBA in Building Technology, Land economy, Architecture, Planning, Civil/Structural Engineering or Land Surveying with high business acumen.
• Membership of the relevant professional body.
• A certificate in Project Planning and Management from a recognised institution is desirable.
• Must have a minimum of  fifteen (15) years relevant working experience, six (6) years of which should have been in senior management.
• Proven experience in a General Manager or similar executive role

Competencies

Core

• People management
• Budget planning and management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organisational and leadership skills

Technical

• Knowledge of business processes and functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations etc)
• Knowledge in construction, project financing and land administration issues in Ghana.
• Experience managing a medium to large size team.
• Understanding on quality standards in construction.