Vacancy 2016: Chief Operating Officer – Construction
Employment for Chief Operating Officer – Construction
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer – C0nstruction
Industry: Construction
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Ref No: 17308
Date Opened: Oct 10
A chief operating officer (COO) is the senior manager who is responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day operations and reporting them to the chief executive officer (CEO). A company needs a chief operating officer (COO) because the CEO is usually too busy to monitor production quotas and other factors on a daily basis.
he COO of an organization typically reports to the CEO and works in conjunction with him. The COO is responsible for practical goal-setting and establishing strategies and objectives. Depending in part on the size of the company, the COO often plays a significant role in handling the actual operation of the company and makes sure that the company is meeting its short-term and long-term goals. Where the CEO may be more involved with a long-term focus, the COO is more often responsible for daily, quarterly or other periodic measured results. He also is involved with strategic planning for the future and may establish initiatives to expand the organization’s product lines or markets.
Our client, a newly established organization is looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer with at least 5 years experience within the construction industry. You must have at least 5 years experience in the same position and have extensive knowledge of business start-ups.
Reporting Structure
- Reporting To: Group Executive Chairman
- Supervision Of: Managers
- Interacts With: Clients / Board Members
Job Description
- Strategic Direction And Leadership To Entire Organisation
- Coordination Of Business Activities In The Group
- Ensure Board Decisions And Policies Are Implemented
- Management And Development Of New Markets
- Ensuring Production And Profit Targets Are Achieved
- Developing And Maintaining Relationships With Stakeholders
- Responsibility Obligations Of The Organisations
Candidate Specification
- Experience: 5 years
- Education Level:Post Graduate
- Qualifications: Finance Or Engineering Degree (Minimum) / Post Grad Business Management
- Software: Ms Office / Project / More Software To Be Specified
- Equipment: PCs
Knowledge Of Construction
- Skills To: Lead A Team Effectively
- Ability To: Aim To Set And Achieve Higher Targets
- Personality: Confident / Self Driven
- Other
Organisation
- Industry: Construction
- Culture: Transparent
- Gender Profile: Mixed
- Age Profile: Between 35 and 50 years of age
Terms And Conditions
- Employment: Permanent
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Remuneration: Negotiable
Apply Here: https://www.cvpeopleafrica.com/jobs/view/business-strategic-management/17308