General Manager – Job Ref: AHL 3

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Astro Holdings is a large and diversified multi division group of companies seeking to employ suitably qualified, self-driven and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

A. Motor Division

Construction Division

Role Purpose

To plan, develop and organise the construction projects of the company by formulating the most cost-effective plan and timely completions, within budget and to implement the execution of those plans.

Main responsibilities, but not limited to;

• To carry out technical and feasibility assessments and site inspections.
• To prepare and implement project plans.
• To research and provide estimates for projects.
• To review Government regulations.
• To monitor and optimise safety procedures, production processes, and regulatory ompliance.
• To make recommendations or present alternative solutions to problems to Management.
• To confidently liaise with clients and other professional subcontractors.
• Project management duties (e.g. managing budgets, resources, and deadlines; acquiring and compiling quotes, etc.).
• To conduct group and one-on-one meetings with all staff as required for training, evaluation and general communication; participates and/or conducts regularly scheduled departmental safety/informational meetings.
• To guide as well as review all site staffs’ work to ensure quality and established standards, techniques and safety requirements; makes recommendations as requirements to improve quality and productivity.
• To analyse costs for Tenders and Contracts prepared by Quantity Surveyor.
• To prepare claims /reports for different on-going sites with the Quantity Surveyor.
• To monitor materials use for different projects.
• To conduct feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Relevant qualifications for the said position. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. A master degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in projects in a Construction/Engineering environment.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in AutoCAD and Oracle based ERP will be an added advantage.
• Registered Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia and Engineering Registration Board

How to Apply:

Send your application and detailed CV with the Job reference number indicated:

OR

The Human Resource Manager,

Astro Holdings Limited,

Stand No.5159-5160,

Foundation House,

PO Box 32423,

Lusaka.

N.B: Only those shortlisted will be contacted.