Job SummaryOperations ManagerThe Operations Manager will be responsible for the Management of all Operations (Projects/Production/Plant & Equipment. Project PlanningReporting StructureThe Operations Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Direct Reports-Project Managers/Production Manager/Planner/Plant & Equipment SuperintendentKey Performance Indicators (KPI's)· Effective management of Construction Projects to achieve targeted margins, on time and to client satisfaction.· Effective management of Production workshop to achieve production targets.· Effective management of Plant & Equipment Department to ensure a high level of equipment availability.· Assisting in Business Development (Client Meetings/Presentations etc)Input / Actions required.1.Management-Management of Plant and Equipment Department via the Plant and Equipment Superintendent.-Management of multiple Construction Projects ($0.5m to $20m) via Project Managers.-Management of Structural steel production workshop via the Production Manager.2.Overall Management of Projects (Ensuring via the respective Project Managers) * Project Direction: Drive the Projects to achieve revenue targets and a satisfied customer.· Project Set Up:o Selection of the Project Team.o Receive debrief and hand over from the Proposals Department.o Assist with the generation of the Project Cost Control Sheeto Establish the following documents: -§ Project Execution Plan§ Baseline Schedule§ IMS Plan (or Quality and HSE Plans depending on client requirements);o Advise the HR Department of key personnel requirements and follow up with HR Requisitions.o Set-up site establishment.o Establish weekly and monthly reports.· Project Executiono Establish and requisition labour, plant, material, and subcontractor requirements.o Ensure that the project team and all subcontractors fully comply with the requirements of the IMS Plan (or Quality and HSE Plans depending on client requirements);o Maintain and analyse the Cost Control Sheeto Generate and submit valuations and sales invoices to the client.o Ensure that payment is received in a timely manner for all work completed.o Ensure that change management procedures are implemented and followed.o Coordinate and direct commercial matters in order to maximize profit on the project.o Prepare and issue weekly and monthly reports to the client and regional management.· Project Close-Outo Finalize as-built dossier and issue to the client.o Communicate demobilization of the project team, as necessary, to facilitate possible reassignment.o Issue completion/handover certificates.o Issue formal notice of commencement of warranty period.o Prepare and submit final account.o Claim retention.o Issue final package of drawings and documentation to the client.o Hold project debrief meetings with project team and client.o Provide supplier/subcontractor appraisal.o Complete project completion checklist.3.Overall Management of Production Workshop (Ensuring via Production Manager)- Production Targets are met- Quality standards are achieved- Costs are in line with allowable/budgetSkills & Competencies RequiredEducational & Professional Qualification:Diploma in EngineeringMinimum of 15 years' experience at a Senior level (Operations Manager/Snr Project Manager/Production Manager) in the Mining Industry managing Construction Projects.Technical Skills Required:Good excel skills.Knowledge of MS Project would be an added advantage.Good Commercial skillsTechnical Skills Required:Good excel skills.Knowledge of MS Project would be an added advantage.Good Commercial skillsSouthey Contracting Offshore DivisionRecruiter