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

Chief Financial Officer - Central Africa

 

Chief Financial Officer 

Location: Central Africa

 

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

 

Reports To: Group CEO / Board

 

Overview:

The Group CFO provides strategic financial leadership across an integrated portfolio spanning infrastructure, power, construction, and manufacturing projects. The role focuses on financial governance, project finance, capital raising, PPP management, and consolidated group reporting to ensure sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement group financial strategy, capital allocation, and long-term planning.
• Lead project finance, capital raising, and investor engagement across all entities.
• Oversee group budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls.
• Manage treasury, liquidity, debt, and banking relationships.
• Drive M&A, JV, and consolidation activities.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, compliance, and audit oversight.
• Advise the CEO and Board on performance, risks, and strategic financial matters.

Candidate Profile:

• Senior finance leadership experience across multi-entity projects.
• Strong exposure to infrastructure, aviation, or construction sectors.
• Expertise in PPPs, project finance, capital raising, and M&A.
• International experience, ideally in Africa or emerging markets.
• Qualifications: Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics; CPA/ACCA/CA/CFA preferred.

Purpose: To ensure financial stability, transparency, and growth across all group operations through strategic leadership and disciplined financial management.

 

Interested candidate, send resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Manager – Procurement - Central Africa

 

Manager – Procurement

Location: Central Africa

Experience: 9 years

 

Job Description:

a) Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing

b) Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production

c) Process purchase orders to acquire goods

d) Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favorable to the company

e) Attend meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors, and suppliers

f) Establish procurement strategies for acquisition, receiving and tracking of project materials that optimize quality, cost, and timely delivery criteria.

g) Work collaboratively with management and the Design team to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation.

h) Prepare, maintain and review purchasing records, produce management reports, track the status of requisitions, contracts and orders, approve bills for payment,

i) Conduct research via the Internet, catalogues, trade publications, and trade shows to identify potential suppliers.

j) Create spreadsheets with vendor & product or service comparisons of prospective suppliers to support management decisions

k) Optimize the material and supplier portfolio – that is what materials should be bought in bulk and consumed as needed from inventory by projects, and which materials are best to acquire as needed for specific projects.

l) Prepare and review all of comparison for purchasing orders.

m) Coordinate with the warehouse minimum stock and maximum stock

n) Negotiation with the suppliers to reach for the best prices

o) Prepare the vendor list and update and approved it with execution section heads.

 

Education and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, MBA or Construction, financial Management preferred with minimum 9 years of experience related to procurement of construction Material.

• Knowledge and understanding of construction materials

• Strong math and budgeting abilities

• Analytical thinking skills

• Negotiation skills.

• Knowledge and practice of importation of construction material & equipment.

• inclusive culture mindset.

• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions

• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Able to travel to meet with suppliers and work overtime as required

 

Please forward your resume/cv dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

 

Piling Operations Foreman - Central Africa

 

Piling Operations Foreman 

Location: Central Africa

Reporting To: Site Manager

 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and capable Piling Operations Foreman to enhance our operational capability at our Kinshasa branch. This critical role will be responsible for independently managing and overseeing all aspects of piling operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of both land and offshore piling techniques and a proven track record of successfully leading piling teams in complex construction environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Independently manage and oversee all on-site piling activities, from planning and execution to completion.
• Standardization: Develop and implement standardized piling execution methods that align with current project scopes, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Coordination: Efficiently coordinate all site activities related to piling operations, ensuring seamless integration with other construction teams and client representatives.
• Supervision: Provide direct supervision and guidance to the piling team, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Resource Management: Conduct comprehensive reviews of available materials and equipment, ensuring optimal utilization and timely procurement when necessary.
• Process Optimization: Continuously analyze and optimize piling processes to enhance time efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Safety Leadership: Champion a zero-incident safety culture on-site, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and proactively addressing potential hazards.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high-quality standards in all piling work, ensuring compliance with project specifications and client expectations.
• Team Development: Develop a skilled and motivated piling team proficient in various piling techniques through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Follow established reporting and monitoring systems as defined by the Core Committee, providing regular updates on progress and challenges to the Site Manager.
• Client Liaison: Ensure seamless coordination and communication with clients' construction teams, fostering positive working relationships.
• SOP Development: Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on accumulated experience and best practices.
• Independent Operation Empowerment: Contribute to empowering the site team to eventually manage smaller-scale piling operations independently.
• Multi-Site Management: Demonstrate the ability to manage piling activities across multiple sites efficiently.

 

Key Objectives:

First 30 Days:

• Establish and finalize the piling work execution method for current projects.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of available materials and equipment.
• Start direct supervision of on-site piling activities.

First 90 Days:

• Optimize piling processes for enhanced time efficiency.
• Ensure milestone achievement without safety incidents.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures from accumulated experience.

First 6 Months:

• Assume full management of all piling operations.
• Develop a skilled team adept in various piling techniques.
• Follow the reporting and monitoring systems established by the Core Committee.

1 Year From Now:

• Empower the site team to manage smaller-scale piling operations independently.
• Manage multi-site piling activities efficiently.
• Maintain a zero-incident safety record and uphold high-quality standards.
• Contribute to the recognition of [Insert Company Name Here] as a dependable leader in the piling segment of the construction industry of Kinshasa.

Success Measurement:

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Project completion rates.
• Safety records (zero incidents).
• Quality of work as assessed by Site Managers and client feedback.

Team Structure:

This position will lead the piling team and will require seamless coordination with clients' construction teams.

Required Expertise, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum of 15-20 years of extensive piling experience, with in-depth knowledge of both land and offshore piling techniques.
• Proven expertise in supervising reinforced concrete work, drilling operations, and pile cage operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members, clients, and stakeholders.  
• Familiarity with organizational best practices in construction management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage piling operations independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in French and Swahili is highly preferred.

Training and Development:

• Continuous language training in both French and Swahili.
• Operational training on company-specific tools and processes, including progress reporting using What form and other relevant platforms.
• Internal and external coaching and mentoring opportunities as needed.

Ideal Background:

• Proven experience in land and offshore piling projects.
• Preference for Indian expatriates due to their extensive relevant experience in similar construction environments.

 Education:

• Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Interested candidate send resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Civil Store Manager & Store Executive - Real Estate - Central Africa

 Civil Store Manager & Store Executive

Location: Central Africa

Education: Diploma in Civil or any related field (Graduate preferred)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and organized Store Manager to oversee all aspects of stock management, including receiving, checking, and requisitioning stock. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ERP systems, specifically Strategic or other modules.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and control all stock movements

- Conduct regular stock checks and audits

- Implement and maintain effective stock requisition processes

- Utilize ERP systems to track and manage inventory

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting

Candidate Profile:

- Minimum 8-14 years of experience in store management

- Mandatory ERP knowledge (Strategic or other modules)

- Computer savvy with excellent software skills

- Ability to relocate to site location

Requirements:

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Diploma in Civil or related field (Graduate preferred)

Interested candidate sender resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Sales Engineer – Cement & Construction Chemical - Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 

Sales Engineer – Cement & Construction Chemical

 

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 

Experience: 4-9 Year

 

Education: Diploma / B.E/B.Tech

 

Job description:

Identifying and appointing dealer for deeper market penetration and reaching in-depth market share.

Analyze and compare sales plans with the last year base and implement appropriate sales activities to achieve targeted sales.

Overseeing the sale activities of products thereby achieving increased sales growth/ maximized volume and value growth in depth.

Assisting the dealers in achieving the targets and providing them with training

Ensuring the seeding of new product in right Channel.

Ensuring the SKU range availability at key outlets

Conceptualizing and implementing sales promotional programs for brand-building

Ensuring the profitability of dealers, in alignment with the organization's policies and interest

Making a territory monitoring report every month including competitor's activities.

Conducting the retail audit to assess market potential and estimation of sales of competitors with a view to adopting suitable strategies for sale.

Solving all the issues of dealer for making smooth business relations.

Team Handling skills

 

Intrested candidate send resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Sales Executive - Construcation Material - Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Sales Executive

 

Experience: 3 to 4 years in Construction, Chemical, and Building Materials.

 

Education: Diploma/B.E.

 

Job Responsibilities

Sales and collection (Trading, Civil contractors, Consultant, Pvt Villas projects, Tenders from ministry, etc.)

• Exist and new Product specification work with a civil consultant

• Generating sales from traders and contractors for existing & new products.

• Monthly and Yearly targets required to be achieved.

• Preparing Sales orders form as per customer request daily wise

• Sending quotations as per inquiry from the Clients.

• Providing technical data sheets as per customer/ consultant/requests & Getting the products approved by consultants, clients or contractors at various projects.

• Follow up with store people for delivery

• Marketing exist products

• Store visiting and checking the stock position physically

• Meet individual Sales and Gross profit Target in Bahrain and Saudi as per company approved.

• Maintains effective working relationship

 

Additional Duties:

• Reporting to DM as Daily basis

• Reporting to management as Weekly basis

• Attending the meeting as per management requirement

 

Requirements

• Product knowledge

• Market knowledge

• Good relationships with Clients

• Sound Products technical skills

• Exist and new products

• Rectifying the problems after sales

• Self-motivated

• Patient with awkward or rude clients

• Positive & Hardworking

• Excellent PC skills

• Maintains effective

 

Interested candidates send resumes dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Chief Finance Officer - ( Expat or Local) - Central Africa

Chief Finance Officer - ( Expat or Local) 

COMPANY: - A leading Construction Company
Experience: 10+ Years
Education: Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration/ MBA in Finance/CA/CMA
Location: Kenya 

Requirements:
 Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
 Excellent grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant legislation. 
 Knowledge of accounting principles and practice and the analysis and reporting of financial data.  Knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the financial sector. 
 Sound knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment. 
 Project management skills. 
 Ability to lead, influence and drive change initiatives in support of business strategies within the department. 
 Strong leadership 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 strategic management project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation.

Interested candidates please share your updated resume with current and expected CTC on mail id: dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

Engineer – Planning (Mechanical) - Central AFRICA

 

Engineer – Planning (Mechanical)

Qualification – BE Mechanical

Experience – 5+years

Location: Central AFRICA

 

Job Description:

·         Candidate must have experience from EPC / construction/infrastructure industries  

·         Experience in Mechanical Project Planning. Should have knowledge of civil planning as well.

·         To ensure successful feasibility, planning, organizing, cost management, resourcing, design management, procurement & execution.

·         Experience on MS Projects / Primavera is must

·         Hold & Attend Customer Meetings and relationship building with Project Heads.

·         Accountable for Project Planning and forecasting of material, machinery, equipment.

·         Understand geographical and commercial boundaries and design project planning accordingly.

·         Co-ordination with Customer & Project Manager regarding Project-related issues & feedback.

·         Follow-up & Co-ordination with different support offices for the execution of Project.

·         Follow-up with the Procurement Department & other HODs for the Timely Supply of materials.

·         Administrative responsibility on department level to maintain an uninterrupted workflow.

·         Increase the volume of Learning & Development of Teams & sub-teams.

·         Understanding or all Mechanical Equipment, Components, Machinery being used in Project Erection, Installation & Commissioning stage.

·         Plan Cost-Effectiveness measurement & execute necessary cost-cutting activities.

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

Store Head - Central Africa

Store Head

 

Location: Central Africa

 

Educational Qualification: Bachelor of engineering of any branch.

Experience: 10-15 Years

 

Skills requirements are as per followings.

·         Establish/Enhance Material/Store Management system.

·         Monitor/Review unloading procedure.

·         Monitor/Review Process of receipt and storage of material.

·         Monitor/Review Inspection/Analysis Process of received material/chemical/fuel.

·         Monitor/ Review Material issue process.

·         Planning for utilization of storage space, segregation of material.

·         Inventory control/optimization ( by establishing category -Insurance/Critical/Non-Critical/consumables)

·         Establish Min/max stock level fast-moving & general items along with end-user.

·         Maintain min/critical stock for reagents/chemicals.

·         Experience/Understanding of ERP system.

·         Experience in stores management of projects/construction work is added advantage.

·         Team Leader

Supervisor – Brick/ Paver Blocks Manufacturing Plant - Central Africa

  

Supervisor – Brick/ Paver Blocks Manufacturing Plant

 

Location: Central Africa

Education: ITI / Diploma in Civil/ Mech Engineering

 

Experience: 10-12 years

 

Set up operation of gravel washing plant

 

Achieve the product quality of gravel as per norms

 

Achieve quality of bricks & other products as per standard

 

Achieve daily & monthly target production for washing plant, brick manufacturing plant

 

Proper utilization of manpower

 

Maintain the quality of product as per norms

 

Set up concrete hollow bricks & paver blocks manufacturing plant

 

Train the local people for operation of plant.

 

Achieve day to day production of plant

 

Operation of sand / gravel washing plant

 

Operation of concrete hollow bricks machine, paver block machine

 

Effective utilization of manpower

 

Computer skills: MS Excel, MS word, MS office

 

Age: 25-30 years

Apply

Interested candidate send resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com OR Call 8155007014.

Dy. Manager / Manager – Procurement (Civil Item) - Vadodara - Gujarat - India

 

Dy. Manager / Manager – Procurement

 

Location: Vadodara / Baroda, Gujarat, India

 

Education: Diploma / B.E/ B.Tech. - Civil

 

Experience: 5+ Years

 

Roles and Responsibilities

·         Identifying purchasing needs.

·         Enhance profitability by cost saving in direct cost.

·         Negotiations with supplier.

·         Vendor development.

·         Inventory management.

·         Supplier Management.

·         Manage the procurement process of supplier & sub-contractor selection.

·         Create alternate vendor pipeline for critical items.

Interested candidate send resume dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com

QA/QC Electrical Engineer - Central Africa

 QA/QC Electrical Engineer

Education: BE / B. Tech – Electrical (Full time)

Experience: 07+ years’ experience 

Role and Responsibilities

·         The main purpose of the QA/QC Engineer position is to follow up the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Quality Management System to safely execute, commission and handover the relevant Project on schedule, to specifications and budget in a way that fulfils Asset's/Project's/Function's policy, quality system and procedures.

·         Overall control, supervision and implementation of Contract quality and technical requirements; resolution of quality problems; preparation and maintenance of Contract quality records and reporting.

·         *Review and Monitor Suppliers Quality Systems and quality performance.*

·         *Review of Supplier Quality Control plan (QCP / ITP)*, Type test/routine test procedure and other testing procedures and approval to be taken from QA/QC Manager.

·         *Should have experience in the preparation and/ or approval of quality documentation, coordination of inspection as well as inspection of Transmission line, Substation, Material handling system, Fire protection system and Responsible for institutionalizing quality management system*

·         *To perform project-specific QA activities. Experience of implementing QA in Oil & Gas projects, Material handling system /Liquid Terminal/11KV /33KV Transmission line/substation & knowledge of ISO is preferred*

·         *To perform inspection at vendors/ sub-vendors works as per ITP/ QCP* and other contract documents as and when required.

*Experience in Procurement Quality function in EPC companies & third party inspection agencies along with Experience of construction quality (alone is not adequate.)*

Interested candidate sends cv dharmendra@karmaasolutions.com