General Manager - Expatriate at Adexen

Job Introduction

• Adexen was mandated by a leading Building Materials, Aluminium & Glass Solutions Provider to recruit an experienced Expatriate General Manager for its operations. The position is based in Abuja.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operations and entire management of the Company
• Responsible for the calculation of all cost estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Select appropriate construction methods for the job and budget, explaining contracts and technical information to employees.
• Design strategy and set goals for growth
• Ensure Design Quality and ISO Standards are met.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within the allocated time frame.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirement and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of the project 
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progress on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project report for management and client
• Oversee the process of tracking the overall performance of the department within the scope of established deliverables. 
• Ensure adherence to operational budgets
• Motivate, develop, and retain employees within the Company

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Construction, Architecture, Civil / Structural Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of 15 years experience in a similar senior position within an international corporation
• Experience in factory management (building materials, aluminium, glass & concretes...) is a plus
• Technical competencies required: Strategy Formulation; Business Intelligence; Business Development; Financial Accounting; Corporate Finance; Contract Management; Budgeting & Forecasting; Communication
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Knowledge of labour law, health and safety regulations is a plus
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a diverse and demanding environment
• Large multicultural workforce management experience