Director of Operations

Offshore Recruitment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned executive to oversee operations across multiple departments. This role involves managing projects, coordinating with various managers, and ensuring compliance with strategic plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background complemented by an administration management diploma, along with extensive experience in executive roles. The position offers an opportunity to lead initiatives that enhance project performance and operational efficiency, making a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are results-oriented and possess exceptional communication skills, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of executive-level experience required.
• Engineering degree with administration management diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing projects through coordination with Operations and Project Managers.
• Supervise work progress and ensure compliance with project goals.
• Review and approve material requisitions and subcontractor payments.

Skills

Results orientation

Planning and organization skills

Influencing and negotiation skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Superior verbal and written command of English

Budget and schedule management

Education

Engineering degree

Administration management diploma

Job description

The purpose of this job is to manage the operations including:

1. Plant Department
2. Safety Department
3. Planning Department
4. Operations Department
5. Procurement Department

Responsibilities

1. Manage the various aspects of ongoing projects through coordination with "Operations Managers" and "Project Managers".
2. Conduct meeting with "Operations Managers" and "Project Managers" regarding operation disruption and review reports from each department.
3. Visit sites regularly to supervise the work progress and provide necessary assistance.
4. Review relations and such related aspects with consultants and owners.
5. Review the coverage, terms and conditions of the Sub-contractor agreement.
6. Participate in negotiation and agreement finalization of Sub-contractors.
7. Provide support for initiatives that aim to enhance the overall control and performance of the projects.
8. Align operations action plan with the company strategic plan to ensure that the strategic plans are translated into an actionable and executable plan.
9. Review and approve the following:
   
   1. Material Requisition
   2. Local Purchase Order
   3. Sub-contractor Payments and approve the billing from different suppliers for cheque preparation.
10. Ensure that the cheque is correct before submitted to "Chief Executive Officer" for signature and verify expenses for each project and edit business correspondence before signing.
11. Follow up legal aspects relating to the projects.
12. Coordinate with "Plant Manager" in the selection of machinery and equipment and approving the requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Engineering degree, preferred with administration management diploma.

Experience: 10 - 15 years experience in Executive level.

Skills:

• Results orientation.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior verbal and written command of English language.
• Able to control and manage budgets and schedules.

About The Company

Offshore Recruitment Services specialise in the recruitment of all aspects of offshore vacancies for all levels of permanent, temporary, and contract positions.

Whether a client is searching for a highly skilled candidate, looking to headhunt a specific individual, a team of contractors for a project, or management of gifted personnel, we are ready and have a proven track record of meeting such requirements.

Offshore Recruitment Services was formed with the specific aim of providing a quality service to link key candidates to our clients. We find the right people for your business.