Managing Director- Expatriate only

Our Company, a leading indigenous construction company primarily engaged in civil and structural engineering projects and haulage services, seeks to engage on a permanent basis, an expatriate Managing Director.Responsibilities·       Provide strategic leadership in overseeing infrastructural and other activities; take the lead in formulating and implementing appropriate strategies and plans to achieve business objectives.·       Manage over 1,000 employees, including several expatriate employees across various locations in Nigeria, encouraging professionalism amongst staff·       Act as the primary focal point in the Company’s dealings with its employers, consisting mainly of government ministries, departments and agencies to facilitate the Company’s activities.·       Supervise and support operational and project teams to deliver multiple engineering projects across the country, ensuring timely and qualitative execution and compliance with contractual requirements and best industry standards.·       Provide technical guidance in the completion of infrastructural projects such as roads, buildings, bridges, and other forms of infrastructural projects.·       Promote high professional and ethical standards amongst management and staff and a culture of compliance with policies, laws, standards and rules across the Company.·       Spearhead the periodic revision of internal policies to meet evolving needs.·       Ensure that all construction activities adhere to local and international engineering standards, safety regulations and best practices.·       Ensure that all risk assessments are conducted and that all mitigants are identified and addressed.·       Engage consultants, contractors, subcontractors and other stakeholders to drive the seamless delivery of projects.·       Conduct periodic physical site inspections and assessments to review status of projects and resolve technical and other issues that may arise from projects.·       Ensure that the company maintains all necessary certifications and regulatory approvals.·       Oversee the budgeting process and explore ways of optimizing human and material resources to meet the Company’s objectives.·       Drive the performance of after-action reviews by technical staff to share and document lessons learnt from completed projects.·       Lead innovation and encourage staff to explore and embrace continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiencies within the Company·       Participate in, and oversee recruitment exercises for the selection of senior staff and generally encourage merit-based talent acquisition within the Company.Person Specifications:·       Minimum of a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a reputable university; a Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with several more years of experience may be considered·       At least 20 years’ experience in the engineering industry, 10 of which should have been gained in Nigeria; previous experience of leading large construction project teams in Nigeria will be a distinct advantage·       Experience working with government contracts and large-scale infrastructure projects.·       Advanced knowledge of environmental impact assessment and sustainability in civil engineering.·       Demonstrable analytical, managerial, leadership and strategic thinking skills·       COREN certification is required; certifications in related fields, such as project management would be added benefits.·       Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and regulations·       Proficiency in using construction management software and engineering design tools.·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English·       Strong influencing, relationship building and stakeholder management skills ·       Must be based in or be willing to relocate to Abuja, Nigeria·       Ability and willingness to travel and oversee multiple projects across the country.Benefits:·       An expatriate package consisting of dollar denominated salary, housing, a vehicle and driver and performance-based incentives amongst other benefits will be offered to the selected candidate.·       Flight tickets home on vacation·       Opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a dynamic environment.·       Opportunity to network with leading bureaucrats and influencers in Nigeria.