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General manager - Asphalt & Surfacing Division **FILLED**
Manama, BahrainExclusive Role
Opus Associates are exclusively retained to work with one of the largest and well established Bahrani owned construction companies. With an enviable portfolio of projects across Bahrain for the last 50 years, they are an employer of choice within the construction market. Due to continued growth; not only within their business, but the vast investment across the Bahraini market in 2023.
The ideal candidate must be ambitious, competent & have the desire to progress to the top in their career – the next business leader.
Key Requirements
Administration
Opus Associates are exclusively retained to work with one of the largest and well established Bahrani owned construction companies. With an enviable portfolio of projects across Bahrain for the last 50 years, they are an employer of choice within the construction market. Due to continued growth; not only within their business, but the vast investment across the Bahraini market in 2023.
The ideal candidate must be ambitious, competent & have the desire to progress to the top in their career – the next business leader.
Key Requirements
- BSc/MSc Civil Engineer (technically astute first-class engineer)
- 10+ years in same or similar role in the GCC, with a proven track record
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in Roads & Infrastructure projects
- 10+ years tendering experience (business contacts in Bahrain for be advantageous)
- Asphalt operational experience (essential)
- Expert knowledge across Infrastructure & Roads, sewerage systems
- Worked for a reputable competitor across the GCC region (essential)
- Responsible for the management of the Division's overall business.
- Prepares the annual Budge
- ts to the management & compliance with the budget.
- Appropriately plans for all the divisional and project expenditures.
- Ensures that the division has the required manpower's with the proper skill sets and technical abilities to administer responsibilities.
- Coordinating and cooperating with other divisions of the company in matters of mutual official interests.
- To ensure timely preparation of Bill of Quantities and manual invoices of each job, for the accounts department to make official invoices for submitting to the concerned parties.
Tendering & Estimations
- Monitors the tendering and estimation process.
- Ensures that all project costs are covered in the Bill of Quantities.
- Ensures that the cost assumptions in the tenders are realistic and achievable.
Sales
- To maintain the sound reputation of the organization in the market as being one of the leading asphalt companies in Bahrain.
- Responsible for the consolidation and enlarging of the sales market of the asphalt & surfacing division.
- Represent the company at meetings with clients and consultants when required.
- Carry out contract reviews and give written / verbal quotations for all & Surfacing jobs related to all governmental departments as well as individuals / private organizations.
- Monitors the valuation and billing cycle, ensuring that all billing complies to company policy.
- Monitors the Work-in-Progress (WIP) account of the division and ensures that WIP balance is as per company policy.
- Monitors Cash Flows & Profitability monthly.
- The division manager must ensure that payment is collected as per agreed payment terms.
- Responsible for maintenance of the operational cash flows of the division.
- Monitors the profitability of the projects on a weekly basis.
- Ensures that project costs are recovered and controlled.
Compliance
Working hours shall be as required to carry out his full responsibilities and duties.
Reporting Line
CFO & Directors
Renumeration Package
Our client is paying a very attractive family package; it shall be open for discussion for the correct candidate.
For a confidential discussion, please send your cv to
lm@opusrecruit-me.com along with your current salary package.
Plant Managers will not be considered for this position. GCC experience is essential
- Ensuring observance of high safety & security standards in the asphalt factory and sites.
- The employee shall be responsible for following procedures in relation to ISO certification and ensure an effective implementation and maintenance of the quality systems, health, safety, and environment systems.
- Compliance with any relevant specifications, mix-design, quality control, laboratory techniques, transportation and delivery, site visits, forecast of raw material requirements, for asphalt production and spare parts of the plant.
- Attend the training requirements of division.
- Any other functions as decided/communicated by the Directors/CFO.
Working hours shall be as required to carry out his full responsibilities and duties.
Reporting Line
CFO & Directors
Renumeration Package
Our client is paying a very attractive family package; it shall be open for discussion for the correct candidate.
For a confidential discussion, please send your cv to
lm@opusrecruit-me.com along with your current salary package.
Plant Managers will not be considered for this position. GCC experience is essential