Egybell is hiring a Head of Operations for a leading construction company
Duties and Responsibilities Project(s) 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 versus planned targets. Take immediate action to address delays, obstacles, or underperformance and ensure continuity of work
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 to top management covering each project’s status (progress, risks, needs, and actions).
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 the hiring plan with HR. Coordinate with Procurement department so that materials/subcontractors are called off and onsite ahead of the works. Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity and back-charges, and initiate replacement where performance threatens delivery. Monitor productivity and optimize resource utilization to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Quality, Safety & Technical Compliance Ensure works comply with the contract specification, 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 closure of non-conformity reports, snags and consultant remarks within the agreed timeframes and eliminate the repeat causes of rework.
Coordination, Problem Solving & Performance Improvement
Maintain strong coordination with relevant departments (Technical Office, Procurement, Finance, 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 outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; MBA or Master’s degree is a plus. Years of Experience: 15+ Years, including at least 4 years in a senior operations position (Head of Operations, Area Manager, Project Manager or equivalent).
Sector Experience: Demonstrable 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 (SAP / Oracle) is a plus, reporting and project tracking tools.
Skills: Strategic thinking and business acumen, P&L management, executive leadership, stakeholder and client management, negotiation, decision-making under pressure, deep knowledge of interior finishing works and similar-projects delivery, and change management.
Certificates: PMP or equivalent executive/operations management certification preferred.