OPERATIONS MANAGER (Construction Company) - Bahrain

  • Full-time

Company Description

THE CLIENT:  Construction company engaged in civil engineering and building works in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Job Description

  • Work hand-in-hand with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job
  • Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements
  • Work with safety units in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached
  • Help project managers and engineers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects
  • Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable
  • Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm. For example, in a case whereby extra funds are needed for the completion of a project, the project manager communicates the situation to the management of the company usually through the construction operations manager
  • Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
  • Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering
  • Master degree in any management or engineering field will be an added advantage
  • At least 5 years on-the-job experience in a similar role or in any other construction capacity.

Additional Information

Required Skills:

  • Good and effective communication skills
  • Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
  • Possess good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon
  • Ability to read and interpret specifications
  • Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
  •  The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
  • Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline