Construction Operations Director
This role is based in the Ivory Coast
Our client is a leading engineering, construction and infrastructure contractor delivering some of Africa’s most complex building and infrastructure projects. We are partnering with them to appoint a Construction Operations Director to lead the delivery of major new-build projects across Ivory Coast.
This is a role for an accomplished construction leader who thrives in complex project environments and understands what it takes to deliver major developments safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will provide strategic leadership across multiple high-value projects while ensuring operational excellence, commercial discipline and exceptional client satisfaction.
Please note: We will only be able to consider candidates who have worked for a recognised main contractor delivering large-scale new-build construction projects. Experience gained solely within consultancy environments will not be suitable for this position.
Position Overview:
This is a senior leadership role requiring an individual who can successfully manage both the strategic and operational aspects of major construction projects. You will be expected to focus on three key areas.
First, leading the successful delivery of complex new-build projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Second, driving operational performance across multiple projects by maintaining strong control of programme, forecasting, commercial performance, resource planning, procurement strategy and risk management.
Third, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and senior stakeholders while leading high-performing project teams capable of delivering exceptional project outcomes.
This is a genuine opportunity to lead landmark construction projects while helping shape the continued growth of one of Africa’s fastest-growing engineering and construction businesses.
What You Will Need:
• A minimum of 20 years’ construction experience, including significant leadership of large-scale new-build building projects within a recognised main contractor.
• Proven experience delivering major new-build building projects within a recognised main contractor environment. Experience delivering education, hospital, healthcare or other institutional developments would be highly advantageous, although candidates with a strong track record on other large-scale new-build projects will also be considered.
• Strong operational leadership with extensive experience managing programme, budgets, forecasting, commercial performance, procurement, contract administration and project risk.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams, consultants, subcontractors and delivery partners across large and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, health and safety, quality management, commissioning and project close-out.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. Professional membership such as MCIOB or equivalent would be highly advantageous.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence clients, consultants and senior leadership teams.
What’s On Offer:
• A competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive expatriate benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a fast-growing multinational engineering and construction business delivering landmark projects across Africa.
• A highly visible leadership role with genuine long-term career progression within an organisation that continues to invest in its people and projects.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply now.
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