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JOB DESCRIPTION
General Manager Construction
OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
* Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. * Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. * Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. * Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. * Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. * Provides managerial assistance to the Project Manager/Engineer in preparing plans/schedules of work, budgets, financial requirements, material/service requirement for awarded projects; ensures that the construction proceeds according to the schedule and within budget and assists in resolving day to day engineering, material, labour, equipment and other problems at site. * Ensures that the complete scope of work is specified in contract agreements with sub contractors and that, responsibility of the sub-contractor is detailed out in the agreements. Conducts final negotiations and approves agreement between company and sub-contractor. * Provides management support, expert advice and develops solutions for issues faced by the departments in carrying out their role. Ensures that the organisation functions within the applicable laws, regulations and approved industry practices. * Required to perform analysis on engineering aspects, project status, financial health and administration management; interpret the information and reports, recommend and carry out approved changes in operation. * Develops, modifies, implements and ensures the operation of systems, policies and procedures within the organisation for smooth operations. * Responsible for the identification, mobilisation, placement, evaluation and appraisal of project teams; and termination of employment contracts between project team members and the company. Identifies Project Manager/Engineer for new/additional projects secured by the company. * Responsible to achieve set targets in relation to Invoicing, Collection, and Performance & Productivity. Ensures that the cost budgets for each project is prepared and controlled strictly within acceptable parameters. * Provides feedback to the sales team in relation to project estimates/price with data of actual quantities, material, supply, services and costs and pinpoints weaknesses in pricing and contract issues.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Carries out supervisory and project management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, industry best practices, and as established by any applicable laws. * Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees or vendors; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent from a recognized University; at least twelve (12) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
* Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. * Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and MS project management software.
Competency:
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; gives appropriate recognition to others; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitation and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
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Post time 17-7-2011 11:17 PM
