Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Construction & Infrastructure - Central Africa

 

Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Construction & Infrastructure

📍 Location: Central Africa

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🚀 About the Role

We are looking for a high-impact, strategic, and execution-focused Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale operations across large, complex construction and infrastructure projects in Central Africa.

This is a leadership-critical role for a professional who brings an owner’s mindset, thrives in dynamic environments, and has a proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-value projects with operational excellence.

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🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Drive end-to-end execution of construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality excellence.
• Strategic Execution: Translate business vision into actionable operational strategies and measurable outcomes.
• P&L Ownership: Lead financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability optimization.
• Project Excellence: Oversee project management frameworks, construction methodologies, and technical procurement processes.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multicultural teams across multiple geographies.
• Process Optimization: Implement modern construction technologies, digital tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify operational risks and ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

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🧠 What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 20+ years in construction or infrastructure industry
• Minimum 10+ years in senior executive leadership roles
• Proven success in delivering large-scale, complex projects
• Strong expertise in P&L management, financial strategy, and resource optimization
• Deep understanding of project management systems, procurement, and execution models
• Demonstrated ability to lead in high-pressure, multicultural environments

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🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management (Mandatory)
• MBA or equivalent advanced qualification (Highly Preferred)

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💡 Why Join Us?

• Lead high-value, large-scale infrastructure projects
• Work in a dynamic international environment
• Opportunity to shape strategic growth and operational excellence
• Be part of a vision-driven leadership team

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📩 Apply Now

If you are ready to take on a transformational leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Send your updated resume to:
Dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

EA to Group Chairman - Central Africa

 

For the leading Mining & Mineral Processing Company

Location: Central Africa location.

Experience: 7+ years

Location: Central Africa

Education: B.E/B. Tech Metallurgy/ Chemical/ Mining/ Mechanical

Job Description:

Managing follow-ups

Schedule meetings in calendars

Take MoM and follow-up on deadlines agreed upon with various team members

Meeting prep done (e.g. making and sharing agendas, sharing info/data beforehand for review)

Research certain industries, organisations, programs, etc and prepare summaries

Write emails, draft memos, etc (through dictation and/or with brief bullet points shared)

Do site visits across respective business units

Manage administrative tasks (e.g. travel management, personal items/tasks, paperwork)

Represent SC/PC in certain meetings and share reports, feedback, minutes in a summarized format

Oversight of projects

Tracking timelines

Creating monthly reports

Researching markets

Conduct periodic internal audits (ranging from basic financial audits to policy compliance to QC and beyond as required)

Assist with event planning

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong technology skills

Must be very proficient with MS Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook, etc

Must be proficient with Apple iOS and Windows both

Must be proficient with Google Drive, Cal, and other apps

Must be proficient with calendar and task-tracking apps

Strong organization skills and ability to multitask

Preferable to have a minimum of 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant (specifically as an EA, not only as a PA) reporting directly to senior management

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Interested candidates, please share your updated resume on dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com  

Chief Operations Officer (Civil Business) - Kenya

Chief Operations Officer

Department: Operations

This position reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: Administration Assistant

Procurement Officer

Operations Assistant

Purchase officer

Stores Assistant

Sales executive and Marketing Executive

Team leader (Lead sales executive)

Job purpose:

This position is responsible for overseeing all operational activities run smoothly in the company. The role holder is accountable for efficient running of the procurement and finance department within Canaan Developers.

Key duties and responsibilities

Managerial

1.    Participate in the development of the overall company strategy and take part in the implementation of these strategy

2.    Oversee the procurement and sales & marketing department

3.    Oversee all Human Resource and Administration activities i.e. budget approvals and tie and attendance

Operational

·         Oversee general compliance i.e. permits and licenses by ensuring all the required permits are issued

·         Lead negotiations with suppliers in procuring of raw materials and ensure that the materials are of high quality and low cost

·         Approve payment requests for suppliers and subcontractors

·         Review of submitted reports i.e. daily and weekly on general operations of the company

·         Negotiation with suppliers to ensure that materials supplied are of good quality and low cost

·         Point of contact with consultants and ensure that all tasks assigned to the consultants on various projects are delivered in good time

·         Taking part in budget preparation

·         Coordinate procurement of imports through procurement department

·         Oversee site visits equipment and machinery at the site

Key Performance Measures

·         Efficiency and timely delivery of projects

·         Adherence to statutory regulations

·         Budgetary control

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Construction field

·         Proven work experience of at least 8 to 10 years in a construction company

·         Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources);

·         People management skills

·         Basic understanding of financial accounting

Competencies/Skills

·         A distinguished professional history demonstrating an in-depth understanding of Construction industry.

·         Knowledge of policies, rules, regulations and directives related to the Construction sector.

·         Sound knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior level leaders regarding key business priorities, issues and

·         Ability to lead, influence and drive change initiatives in support of business strategies within the department.

·         Strong leadership and skills to foster teamwork; develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts as well as ability to provide direction, guidance, momentum and vision in order to achieve organizational objectives.

·         Demonstrated business acumen - able to create strategy and actions that influence business success.

·         Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.

·         High-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity.

·         Strong expertise in project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation.

·         Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

·         Analytical and creative thinking skills.

Interested candidates, please send his resume on dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com OR Call / WhatsApp / IMO/JioChat - +91-8155007014