Operations Executive

KER Systems & Solutions Corp.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KER Systems & Solutions Corp. in Metro Manila, Quezon City, seeks an Executive Leader to drive overall construction operations, strategic direction, and long-term profitability.

You will partner with top management to shape corporate goals, manage budgets, and expand market presence while guiding multiple high‑value projects. The role demands a proven track record in construction leadership, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field. A Professional License is highly preferred. An MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry, including senior executive or general management responsibilities.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multiple large-scale construction projects and managing overall business operations.
• Extensive network of developers, contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, suppliers, government agencies, and key industry stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, operations management, financial oversight, contract negotiations, and organizational leadership.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Willing to travel extensively to project sites, client meetings, and business engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations of the company and translate business objectives into operational strategies.
• Develop and execute long-term business plans that drive profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Partner with owners and executive leadership in setting corporate goals, budgets, expansion plans, and investment priorities.
• Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging markets to strengthen the company's competitive position.
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, operational discipline, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Provide executive oversight of all construction projects from project acquisition through turnover.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Monitor project portfolios, resource allocation, manpower planning, equipment utilization, and operational performance.
• Resolve high-level operational challenges and provide strategic direction to project teams.
• Ensure consistent implementation of project management standards across all projects.
• Utilize an extensive professional network to secure new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Lead contract negotiations, major client presentations, and commercial discussions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Job description

The role is responsible for providing executive leadership over the company's overall construction operations, ensuring operational excellence, sustainable business growth, and long-term profitability. It develops and executes strategic plans, oversees multiple business functions, and drives the successful delivery of construction projects while building strong relationships with clients, developers, contractors, consultants, and industry partners. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the position is expected to make high-level business decisions, strengthen organizational capabilities, expand the company's market presence, and ensure that all operational objectives align with the company's vision and strategic direction

.WHAT YOU'LL BRIN

G:Executive Leadership & Business Strate

• gyLead the overall operations of the company and translate business objectives into operational strategie
• s.Develop and execute long-term business plans that drive profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growt
• h.Partner with the owners and executive leadership in setting corporate goals, budgets, expansion plans, and investment prioritie
• s.Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging markets to strengthen the company's competitive positio
• n.Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, operational discipline, and continuous improvement throughout the organizatio

n.Construction Operations Manageme

• ntProvide executive oversight of all construction projects from project acquisition through turnove
• r.Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standard
• s.Monitor project portfolios, resource allocation, manpower planning, equipment utilization, and operational performanc
• e.Resolve high-level operational challenges and provide strategic direction to project team
• s.Ensure consistent implementation of project management standards across all project

s.Business Development & Industry Relatio

• nsUtilize an extensive professional network to secure new business opportunities and strategic partnership
• s.Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, government agencies, contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, suppliers, and investor
• s.Lead contract negotiations, major client presentations, and commercial discussion
• s.Represent the company in industry organizations, conferences, networking events, and business forum
• s.Collaborate with the Sales and Business Development teams to achieve revenue growth objective
• ipOversee company-wide operational budgets, project profitability, and financial performanc
• e.Review project financials, cost controls, procurement strategies, and contract executio
• n.Monitor revenue, cash flow, collections, and operational expenditure
• s.Develop strategies to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and return on investmen
• t.Support executive decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and business performance review

s.Organizational Leadersh

• ipLead and develop department heads across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Sales, and Human Resource
• s.Establish organizational goals, performance metrics, and leadership accountabilit
• y.Build a high-performing leadership team through coaching, succession planning, and talent developmen
• t.Promote collaboration and alignment across all business unit
• ceEnsure company compliance with legal, contractual, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirement
• s.Strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, and operational risk managemen
• t.Oversee quality management systems and continuous process improvement initiative
• s.Protect company assets, reputation, and long-term business interest

s.Strategic Growth & Corporate Developme

• ntEvaluate opportunities for business expansion, diversification, and strategic investment
• s.Recommend operational improvements, technology adoption, and organizational restructuring where appropriat
• e.Monitor industry trends, economic conditions, and competitor activities to guide business strateg
• y.Lead major organizational initiatives that enhance productivity, scalability, and customer satisfactio

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WHO YOU A

• RE:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field. A Professional License is highly preferred. An MBA is an advanta
• ge.Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive leadership experience in the construction industry, including senior executive or general management responsibiliti
• es.Proven track record of successfully leading multiple large-scale construction projects and managing overall business operatio
• ns.Extensive network of developers, contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, suppliers, government agencies, and key industry stakeholde
• rs.Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, operations management, financial oversight, contract negotiations, and organizational leadersh
• ip.Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all leve
• ls.Willing to travel extensively to project sites, client meetings, and business engagemen