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Operations Manager – Foundations & Piling (Bored Piles Focus)

LA, NG

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

47108

Published date:

11-03-2026

Summary

Job Description

Operations Manager – Foundations & Piling (Bored Piles Focus)

Company: Hitech Construction Company Ltd

Department: Piling / Foundations

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Reports To: Head Office

Position Overview

The Operations Manager – Foundations & Piling is fully responsible and accountable for the

planning, execution, supervision, coordination, and overall performance of all foundation and piling

works across multiple project sites.

Although the role requires familiarity with secant piles and CFA systems, the company’s primary

business is bored pile foundations. Therefore, this position demands advanced expertise and strong

operational control specifically in bored piling works.

The Operations Manager serves as the direct link between Head Office and all project sites. All Site

Engineers, Supervisors, and piling teams report directly to him, and he reports to Head Office. He

carries full accountability for production, quality, safety, cost control, and overall operational results.

Core Responsibilities

1. Full Multi-Site Operational Management

• Oversee and control all piling activities across multiple active sites.

• Ensure implementation of approved drawings, geotechnical recommendations, and project

specifications.

• Receive all technical drawings, revisions, and instructions from Head Office and ensure

proper execution on site.

• Distribute and explain approved documents to Site Engineers and supervise their

implementation.

• Monitor daily progress and ensure achievement of production targets.

• Conduct regular site visits to supervise operations and resolve issues immediately.

• Develop recovery plans when delays occur.

2. Bored Pile Operations Control (Primary Focus)

• Take full responsibility for execution of bored pile works.

• Supervise rotary drilling operations and proper rig positioning.

• Oversee slurry-supported excavation and temporary casing systems.

• Control desanders and bentonite recycling operations.

• Ensure correct tremie concreting procedures under slurry.

• Supervise reinforcement cage installation and compliance with design.

• Verify pile depths, diameters, cut-off levels, and toe levels.

• Review and control pile logs and daily drilling records.

• Supervise pile integrity testing (PIT, CSL, load tests) and ensure compliance.

3. Leadership & Site Reporting Structure

• All Site Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen, Operators, and piling crews report directly to the

Operations Manager.

• Allocate manpower and equipment efficiently between sites.

• Evaluate performance of site teams and enforce accountability.

• Conduct regular coordination and performance meetings.

• Ensure proper communication between sites and Head Office.

4. Plant & Equipment Management

• Control deployment and utilization of piling rigs, cranes, desanders, pumps, bentonite

plants, and support machinery.

• Approve mobilization and demobilization between projects.

• Ensure implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Minimize downtime and optimize equipment productivity.

5. Materials & Logistics Oversight

• Ensure continuous supply of bentonite, cement, reinforcement steel, aggregates, fuel, and

consumables.

• Monitor material consumption and control wastage.

• Coordinate plant and material movement across sites.

• Prevent operational delays due to material shortages.

6. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with approved drawings and project specifications.

• Enforce QA/QC procedures across all sites.

• Ensure HSE policies are implemented and followed.

• Take corrective actions in case of non-conformance.

7. Cost Control & Performance Accountability

• Monitor drilling unit rates and site productivity.

• Analyze operational performance data.

• Implement cost-saving and efficiency measures.

• Ensure projects meet target budgets and profitability margins.

• Submit structured daily, weekly, and monthly reports to Head Office.

Authority & Accountability

The Operations Manager – Foundations & Piling holds full operational authority over all piling sites

and is directly accountable for:

• Execution of bored pile works

• Site productivity and scheduling

• Equipment performance

• Workforce management

• Technical compliance

• Safety enforcement

• Cost control

• Overall operational performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in deep foundation works.

• At least 5 years in senior operational management.

• Strong expertise in bored pile systems and slurry operations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously.

Job Description – General Manager

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the optimal utilization of financial, human, and production planning resources to ensure high-quality output and sustainable profitability.
Define, drive, and execute the company’s overall strategy, set strategic objectives, and align them with the Board’s direction and approval.
Develop and maintain the company’s business plan, ensuring full alignment with the approved strategy and long-term objectives.
Prepare and manage the annual action plan and budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and achievement of financial targets.
Ensure that all critical operational and management processes are properly designed, implemented, monitored, and regularly reviewed in line with recognized standards.
Identify, assess, and develop new business opportunities to enhance production utilization and improve profitability.
Work closely with the Finance function to analyze cost structures per product and production line/shape, identifying the most profitable products and optimization opportunities.
Oversee the execution of the approved action plan and budget, ensuring performance tracking and preparation of comprehensive monthly reports for the Board.
Manage strategic relationships with key clients in coordination with the Commercial function, analyzing customer needs to strengthen partnerships and increase order volumes.
Review customer complaints and approve corrective and preventive actions to ensure continuous improvement and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Ensure that the organization has the required management capabilities, financial resources, and operational capacity to achieve its strategic and business objectives.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
MBA from a reputable university is considered a strong advantage.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Minimum of 7 years’ experience as an FMCG Sales Director within a large industrial organization.
Proven expertise in process management and project execution.
Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in budgeting, cost control, and performance monitoring.
Fluency in Arabic and English, with strong proficiency in French.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements is an added value.
Willingness to travel across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as required.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments and manage complex business challenges.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

Strong entrepreneurial mindset with advanced analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to transparency and excellence.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, dedication, and the ability to drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.

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