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Location/Division: CCI

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (Based in Ireland East)

Definition:

Working closely with the Managing Director, the Operations Director will direct and manage Regional Directors, Contracts Managers and Site Teams. This position will have full ownership and responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient, timely execution of multiple projects in accordance with deadlines, budgetary, programme and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include:

•Assisting in the preparation of business strategy, business plans and the setting of business objectives and targets

•Identifying business opportunities and communicate internally to ensure a proactive approach to new opportunities

•Maintaining regular contact with current and past clients and be aware of regional trends with a view to identifying new work opportunities

•Developing and maintaining relationships with the clients and their representatives

•Planning, managing and delivering all contracts in a performance and fashion that epitomizes the company’s vision, strategy and values

•Ensuring customer requirements are met in a timely manner

•Preparing budgets, schedules, and other organisational reports as required

•Ensuring commercial and contractual compliance with company policies and procedures on all projects

•Reviewing project costs, budgets, forecasts and resource requirements

•Promoting the business, it’s services and brand at every opportunity to existing and potential employees, supply chain partners and clients

•Defining clear roles & responsibilities and deliverables to all project teams

•Ensuring that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented and maintained

•Adhering to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company

•Developing and maintaining departmental plan to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and implement department strategies, procedures and policies

•Integrating and communicating with other departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all aspects of a project

•Providing recommendations and measures for improvement to operating procedures

•Fostering a collaborative culture of design and construction ethos throughout all department staff

•Monitoring construction productivity and investigating reasons for poor/good performance

•Ensuring early project planning with great detail and foresight

•Carrying out tendering activities as required and collaborate with the tendering & pre-qualifications department

•Managing, directing, educating, coaching and mentoring project staff

•Owning, Identifying and developing and retaining high potential members of the team

•Ensuring that their teams adhere to all company policies and procedures

Requirement:

Masters/Degree in Engineering; Significant Prior Experience as Operations/Regional Director or Manager Required; Strong People Management and Leadership skills, Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams across Ireland and the UK, Professional Institution Accreditation, Qualification, Title or Membership; ; Strong Organisation Skills; Technical Knowledge; Excellent Communication Skills, Both Verbal and Written; Strong Problem-Solving Skills; Computer literate; Adaptable to Change; Driven to Achieve Results; Exceptional Coaching Skills; Strong Decision Making, Action Planning, and Prioritization Skills; Ability to Work on a Team; Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Cost Objectives; Commitment to Providing the Highest Level of Support and Quality; Ability to Demonstrate Exceptional Organisation and Planning Skills.