Vacancy Announcement – OVID Construction PLC
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Ovid is a private limited company that is in the process of upgrading itself to the level of OVID Corporate Group incorporating, OVID Construction, Ovid Real Estate, Ovid Manufacturing, Ovid Trading House, and Ovid Venture Capital. Ovid is defined to promote modern building systems that will decrease the dependence of the Ethiopian construction industry on conventional methods which are inefficient in terms of project delivery, quality, and cost. Our company is the pioneer in introducing various modern building technologies and project management systems.
OVID Construction PLC would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following positions.
Position 1: Project Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct multiple medium to large-scale projects.
- Translate generalized customer business goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans.
- Work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to achieve the best results.
- Work effectively with internal and external clients, third-party vendors, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives.
- Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes for the customer.
- Work closely with the Project Managers and Directors to facilitate decisions necessary for project delivery.
- Develop and maintain “lessons-learned” inputs to the project repository for utilization on future programs initiated by the company.
- Resolve resource, budgeting, change, and issues affecting the program.
- Serves as a mentor/advisor/decision-maker to project managers for the project for issues related to internal Corporate and external environment, client relations, governmental regulation, project quality, project risk, and safety.• Oversee development of proposals and requests for proposals associated with the project.
- Oversee vendor relations and procurement related to the program.
- Oversee execution and delivery of projects related to successful project execution.
- Daily projects management throughout the project life cycle;
- Defining the project governance (controls);
- Planning the overall project and monitoring the progress;
- Managing the project’s budget;
- Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements;
- Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies;
- Managing and utilizing resources across projects;
- Managing stakeholders’ communication;
Required Number: 4
Job Requirements
Education and Training:
Minimum BSc Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management and equivalent. A post-graduate qualification in project management /related field will be an advantage. Proficiency in relevant computer applications. Project management certification is a plus.
Work Experience:
Must have held Project Director or Project Management and leadership positions (reflecting increasing levels of responsibility) in an organization of comparable size; above 10 years of project management experience with experience in large, complex projects and management of distributed project resource teams; 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry with previous supervisory or coaching experience.
Skill Requirements:
- Understanding of the strategic and operational issues of the project or business unit.
- Ability to train, mentor, and develop project managers in project management methodologies and their applications.
- Liaison and consultative skills; negotiating skills within a context of high political sensitivity and conflicting interests.
- Presentation and written communication skills, including proposal writing.
- Ability to advise on complex matters to non-specialists.
- Demonstrated ability in managing internal and external client expectations on program requirements and deliverables.
- Strong writing, mentoring, negotiation, communication, and Strong integration skills; ability to coordinate all aspects of a projects.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage in a matrix environment.
- Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures; and
- commitment to carrying out the mission and values of Ovid
Personal Characteristics:
Flexible, proactive, innovative, willing to learn and willingness to face new challenges, enthusiastic about joining a diverse and inclusive work environment, ethical in maintaining confidentiality and anonymity when required
Reporting Lines: Reports Directly to the Managing Director
Key Performance Indicators:
- Feedback from a supervisor, co-workers/customers
- Compliance with Company Policies and Protocols
- Work performance measures against planned performance targets
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 20, 2023
Position 2: Business Development Executive
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of company offerings
- Participate in the identification, development and evaluation of business opportunities
- Develop and maintain good relationship with existing and potential customers
- Establish and manage customer data base
- Prepare presentations, proposals, and various marketing materials for the effective development of business opportunities
- Execute marketing efforts
- Manage the business development process of construction and real estate development projects
- Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and translating them into actionable tasks
- Coordinate proposal preparations including cost estimation and monitor design process
- Ensure that all designs meet identified project requirements
- Prepare proposal documents and presentations
- Liaise with other departments and relevant internal stakeholders for the preparation of proposals and design
- Consult with clients every step of the way as the specific job requires
- Deliver presentations to prospective clients and internal executives
- Participate in the selection of designers, consultants and other service providers when
- necessary
- Maintain good relationships and oversee the works of designers, consultants and other service providers
- Work closely with the Business Development Director in the identification and development of new business opportunities, opportunities to enhance current offerings,
- Products and services, and in adapting existing products and services for new markets and business opportunities
- Assist in preparing market plans and strategies to promote products and services
- Maintain business development documentation
- Support the team with other responsibilities as required
- Represent OVID Business Development in meetings as requested by the CEO Commercia and the Business Development Director
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, Architecture, or related fields, Master’s degree is
- advantageous
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in relevant areas including design, construction, etc.
- Experience in research and proposal writing
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think and act creatively
- Commercial awareness
- Exceptional organizational skills in a busy and challenging environment
- Effective written and oral communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Business acumen
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 21, 2023
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their CV and credentials hr@ovid-group.com or contact Via +251929016791. For various reasons we do not accept hard copy CVs and credentials unless during interviews when we may need to verify the original credentials of the candidate. Deadline for Submission is March. 21, 2023
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