Amoco Construction Vacancies in Kenya

Amoco Construction Group Limited is a construction company registered with the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Sudan as a Civil and Building Construction company with mandate to carry out, Architectural Designs, Civil, Structural and Mechanical Construction Works on both Local and International Contracts.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Amoco Construction Group Limited is seeking to fill the vacant position of a Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors. The CEO shall oversee the day to day running of the business ensuring that all departments are working seamlessly for growth and maximization of shareholder value by driving profitable revenue.

He/she will ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, identify potential projects and their viability and oversee planning, designing, budgeting and completion of projects within set timelines in addition to guiding best practice in managing the company’s resources.

Key Competencies

• A Self starter with ability to work under minimum supervision from the BOD
• Knowledge of the Local building Authorities regulations and code of practice.
• Ability to lead a high powered multinational team of experts, to work towards a common goal and vision
• Interpersonal and team dynamics skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of regional languages like Kiswahili, Arabic etc an added advantage
• High level of integrity, decor and rapport

Responsibilities

• Guiding the policy and process formulation
• Implementing the Company’s Strategic Plans
• Guiding the company towards fulfilling and realizing shareholder value
• Keeping the company in a sound Financial standing by guiding adherance to fiscal policy, procedures and guidelines
• Guiding the development of a High Performing Human Resource
• Maintaining and managing external company relationships by being the face of the Construction firm.
  

Education and Experience

• Demontrable 5 consecutive years experience in C level management.
• A post graduate degree in civil/building engineering or Architecture
• A postgraduate degree/diploma in project management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of supervisory financial management and working with mission critical budgets.
• Demonstrable leadership experience with strategy formulation, strategy cascading and strategy budgeting.
• Demonstrable experience with managing a diverse background human resources team.
• Demonstrable Corporate Risk Management / Entreprise Risk Management experience at a supervisory level.
• Demonstrable Industry standards knowledge especially in Road Construction in developing countries and EMEA.
• MUST be a registered Engineer with relevant country or/and regional bodies. (proof will be necessary)

Chief Construction Officer (CCO)

Amoco Construction Group Limited is seeking to fill the vacant C level position of a Chief Construction Officer, reporting to The Chief Executive Officer.

The CCO shall oversee all design and construction processes and ensure projects are completed within set budgets and timelines.

He/she will ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and will in addition, adopt best practice at project level.

Key Competencies

• Vast understanding of the global construction trends.
• Vast understanding onf EMEA road construction industry, various types, charges etc
• A Self starter with ability to work under minimum supervision from the CEO
• Knowledge of the Local building Authorities regulations and code of practice.
• Ability to coordinate a high powered multinational team of experts, to work towards a common goal and vision
• Interpersonal and team dynamics skills
• High level of integrity, decor and rapport

Responsibilities

• To identify, plan, direct, coordinate, and budget construction projects, and basically supervise the entire project.
• Formulate and implement construction policies.
• Project Management and Assessment.
• Oversee procurement processes.
• Manage and coordinate the Construction team.
• Legal compliance of all project activities.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the CEO.

Education and Experience

• MUST be a registered Engineer with relevant country or/and regional bodies (proof will be necessary)
• Demonstrable Project Management, training, experience and Acumen
• 5 years operational experience in C-Level management in a construction company or related business.
• A graduate degree in civil / building engineering or related studies.
• A post graduate degree/diploma project management may be required.
• Demonstrable experience with Road Construction Project Management, Building/Construction project management

Others

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Local building Authorities regulations and code of practice.
• Ability to choose and coordinate a team of experts from different field to fit into a project.

Chief Estimator / Commercial Officer

Amoco Construction Group Limited is seeking to fill the vacant C level position of a Chief Estimator / Commercial Officer reporting to The Chief Executive Officer.

The suitable candidate will over see the overall process of estimating costs of project bids, formulate budgets and develop procedures and systems of cost estimation as well as assist construction and operations teams in meeting project deliverables through the flow of project information and issuance of timely progress reports.

Key Competencies

• Excellent financial management skills including use of financial systems and applications.
• Management and Supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and group dynamic skills.
• Understanding of the local regulatory laws and rules governing construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication techniques knowledge of regional languages like Kiswahili, Arabic etc an added advantage
• A team leader who is able to coordinate a dynamic multinational team.
• Able to analyze situations critically and make sound decisions for the project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Project estimation strategy & policy development and implementation.
• Preparation of Project Bid and Cost Estimates.
• Planning and coordinating company projects ensuring cost lines are met.
• Providing line management to cost estimators.
• Project information and data management.
• Ensuring legal framework is maintained in the course of costing for bids.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by the CEO.

Education and Experience

• MUST be a registered Engineer with relevant country or/and regional body (proof will be necessary)
• At least 5 years operational experience in the estimation / commercial department in a construction company.
• A post graduate degree in civil / building Engineering / Architecture from a recognized university.
• Proficient with computers, estimating and scheduling software programs.
• Demonstrable knowledge in project estimation and budgeting
• Project Management certification an added advantage.
• Demonstrable cost planning and management experience will be necessary.

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Amoco Construction Group Limited is seeking to fill the vacant C level position of a Chief Finance Officer, reporting to The Chief Executive Officer.

The CFO shall oversee Financial Accounting strategies, Investor relationships investor relationship, legalities and strategic planning of the company and advise management on the companies financial activities.

He/she will ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and will in addition, adopt best practice in the financial department.

Key Competencies

• Understanding of the local and regulatory laws and rules governing financial management.
• Management and supervisory skills.
• Numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and group dynamic skills.
• Excellent communication and computer use skills.
• Oral and written communication techniques.
• High levels of integrity
• High analytical skills and an ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of the company resources.
• Developing strategic financial plans and goals.
• Manage all finance and accounting functions of the company.
• Administering Employees remuneration and benefit plans.
• Enforcing compliance to Legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Relationship management with the investors.
• Other tasks as maybe assigned by the CEO.

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years experience in a financial management position.
• A post graduate degree in Finance /MBA
• A Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Financial training certifications such ACCA/CPA required.
• Demonstrable knowledge in accounting necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company’s financial information.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
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Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer

Amoco Construction Group Limited is seeking to fill the vacant C level position of a Chief Human Resource & Administration Officer, reporting to The Chief Executive Officer.

The Chief Human Resources & Administration Manager shall oversee the process of staff recruitment, training and orientation, organizational and staff development, creation and implementation of human resource policies.

He/she will ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and will in addition, adopt best practice in Human Resource Management.

Key Competencies

• A self starter who can work under minimum supervision.
• Clear understanding of the payroll software and applications.
• Understanding of group dynamics.
• High levels of integrity and ability to supervise a high powered multinational team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of regional languages like Kiswahili, Arabic etc an added advantage
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and employee information

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Human Resource strategies, policies and procedures.
• Giving guidance on Human capital entry, management, development, compensation and reward and finally separation.
• Overseeing the human resources department staff and handling all issues involving employee complaints or questions that cannot be answered by other staff.
• Adherence to the Labor laws and regulations of South Sudan.
• Manage staff salaries and benefits.
• Ensure organizational and staff Development.
• Administer human resources operations.
• Develop and implement human resource policies.
• Employee and community Relations
• Perform any other tasks as may be required by the CEO.

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years C-Level experience in a busy Human Resource management level with a multinational or experience managing a diverse workforce
• A post graduate degree /higher diploma in Business Management or Human Resources.
• MUST be registered by a local or a regional HR body (proof may be needed)
• Demonstrable knowledge of local and international labour laws
• Demonstrable knowledge of local regulations governing work permits and foreign workers
• HR Technical knowledge in Manpower planning, recruitment, succession planning, talent pooling and management, reward and compensation management and Local regulations governing unionisable workers.

If you are the right person for the job, please email us your resume with scanned copies of your certificates not later than Monday, February13th 2012 to jobs@amocosd.com

For more vacancies and information visit www.amocosd.com/careers

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Amoco Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer.