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Property Development Company Chief Operating Officer Job in Nairobi




Chief Operating Officer
 



Industry: Construction & Property Development
 



Salary: Competitive based on Experience
 



Our client is a leading Property Development company in Nairobi. 



They seek to hire a seasoned, efficient and results oriented Chief Operating Officer to oversee the company’s ongoing operations and ensure efficiency of the business.
 


 



He or she will also be responsible for providing the MD with effective operational support at the core of the business in project management, finance and business development to secure it’s functionality to drive sustainable growth.
 



Key Responsibilities


  • Implement and lead a continuous quality improvement process throughout the service areas, focusing on systems/process improvement.

  • Responsible for all activities pertaining to  personnel, finance, and contracts as well as ensuring that the company’s projects run smoothly and are in compliance with all regulations

  • Partner with the MD to represent the company with external stakeholders including government, financiers, vendors and partners.

  • Prepare and submit an annual operational budget to the MD/Board for review and approval, manage effectively within this budget and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.

  • Ensure the continued financial viability of the organization’s projects through sound fiscal management.

  • Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions/partnerships etc)

  • Provide efficient and effective operational leadership for the business

  • Provide vital input in the strategic framework of the business.

  • Spearhead all technical initiatives and strategies in support of the business revenue activities.

  • Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.

  • Set aggressive and achievable operational and/or performance goals for each department which is tied to long-term company goals.


Desired Skills & Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management / Administration / Finance or related field of study.

  • 5 – 10 years senior-leadership experience supervising seasoned staff.

  • Wide experience in budgeting and fiscal management.

  • Must have a good understanding of the construction/property development industry.

  • Demonstrable competency in strategic planning, Finance and business development.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship builder and communicator.

  • Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.

  • Analytical and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.

  • Wide experience in budgeting and fiscal management.

  • Demonstrates integrity, strives for excellence in her/his work.

  • Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible and innovative approach to operational management.


How to Apply
 



Please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Operating Officer – Construction & Property Development) to [email protected] before 20th October 2017.
 


Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
 



N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
 



Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short listing process.
 





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