General Manager Job in Kenya - Building

The client is a Kenyan company that has been in operation since 2002, steadily growing to be at the forefront of supply of specialized building solutions. 

The company is aimed at partnering with builders to actualize their design concepts through provision of specialized building material solutions. Through the strength of their products, the company continues to partner with builders and specifiers in the construction industry.
 

Reporting to the Directors, the general manager will be responsible for initiating and enforcing policies and governance in the operation of the business. 

He/she will be directly authorized to implement policies to maximize revenues and minimize operational costs, which generally translates into direct Profit and Loss responsibility. 

The General Manager will be responsible for effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain desirable profit making results for the company. 

He/she will also be the communication link between the management of the company and its staff. His/her roles will also include reviewing and monitoring performance of the employees and directing them to the goals and targets of the company.
 

The successful candidates will:

• Devise and spearhead company strategy and ensure that it is implemented in the given timeline and within budget.
• Lead and guide the annual planning and budgeting process in the company.
• Ensure that all processes and practices are working in a proper manner. He/she will discuss with other members of management and devise any specific goals, which are to be accomplished within a certain time period.
• Oversees all processes;  pay minute attention to monthly or quarterly functioning of each individual practices and report on the same to the directors.
• Hire well-experienced and efficient staff to handle the operations of the business; s/he will need to train, guide and assist the newly hired staff, regarding the business
• Conduct presentations to the directors pertaining to business, marketing, and advertising strategies, and all other necessary aspects of the company processes; that will lead to a better working culture and increase in profitability.
• Communicate with clients and attract new projects to the company for execution and finalization
• Ensure that every individual department is giving their best possible outputs, recommend and devise any new policies that are likely to prove beneficial to the goodwill of the organization.
• In consultation with other managers, conduct quarterly, semiannual and yearly general meetings for presenting the profits, gains and achievements of the company.

Requirements

• A Masters degree in strategic Management or similar field
• A bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, building science, or civil engineering.
• 6-8 years experience in the construction industry; 4 of which are in Managerial roles.
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Good business acumen and effective communication skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills are a must

How to apply:
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Thursday 31st May 2012 to: wangechi@exemplarconsult.com