Head of Projects

Summary:

Supports the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the operational delivery of Company's infrastructure and construction projects. Provides high-level monitoring, coordination, and reporting across the portfolio, ensuring projects meet agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Gains technical exposure to water infrastructure through active engagement with subcontractor teams, but strategic and final decision authority remains with the COO.

Job Responsibility:

1. Support the COO in overseeing daily operations across multiple projects to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and operational efficiency.

2. Track and evaluate project performance against approved schedules, budgets, and quality standards, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.

3. Prepare and present monthly consolidated project reports outlining progress, risks, and proposed mitigation actions to the COO.

4. Resolve cross-project coordination issues within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring all major issues are escalated to the COO and resolved within 14 days of identification.

5. Promote strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, with the objective of maintaining zero Loss Time Injury (LTI) across all project sites.

6. Introduce and implement at least one practical improvement to operational workflows or project monitoring systems on a quarterly basis to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

7. Serve as the primary liaison between the COO, clients, consultants, authorities, and subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination, information flow, and timely issue resolution across all projects.

8. Standardize and implement consistent execution methods and report templates across all projects, ensuring uniform project tracking and performance evaluation.

9. Document and share key lessons learned and best practices after each project phase or completion, to strengthen team capability and improve future project performance.

10. Represent the COO in all scheduled operational and coordination meetings, ensuring that key decisions and actions are documented and reported monthly for management follow-up.

11.Maintain constructive relationships to support smooth project delivery.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 12-15 years experience in infrastructure/construction project delivery.
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and reporting skills. Exposure to water infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Strategic thinker, resilient, integrity-driven, strong communicator, capable of coaching and influencing at all levels.