Equipment Manager at Alaro city

Alaro City, is a mixed-income, city-scale development with areas for offices, logistics and warehousing, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, entertainment and 150 hectares of parks and open spaces. Located in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone, Alaro City lies in the growthpath of Lagos, one of Africas fastest-growing cities with a population of over 20 million. Alaro City is adjacent to the future Lagos international airport and close to the regions largest deep-sea port and major Nigerian and international companies. Developed by Rendeavour, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, as a joint venture that boosts foreign direct investment in Nigeria and will create tens of thousands of jobs. Rendeavour is Africas largest new city developer. We are building 7 new cities across our 12,000-hectare portfolio spread across 5 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These cities are providing homes, education, healthcare facilities and industrial parks within a well-planned urban environment, delivering new roads and utilities such as power, water and sewerage to our communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Equipment Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Construction and Delivery manager, the Equipment Manager is in charge of Alaro City owned equipment.
• The duties of the Equipment Manager include maintenance, repair, inventory, transportation, storage, safeguarding and cleaning of Alaro-owned equipment and materials.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the procurement and management of all equipment needed for the construction yard.
• Hire and lead a team of skilled equipment operators, ensuring they are properly trained and equipped to perform their duties.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with equipment vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of necessary equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records of all equipment, tools, and supplies in the construction yard.
• Develop and enforce equipment maintenance and repair schedules to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance of all equipment.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment for equipment operators, including the implementation of all necessary safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards in the operation of equipment.
• Develop and implement procedures for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of equipment.
• Monitor equipment usage and performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Manage equipment utilization and scheduling to ensure that all equipment is being used effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all equipment costs, including purchase, rental, and maintenance expenses.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure that all necessary equipment is available and utilized in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
• Establish and monitor yard employee schedules
• Oversee materials waste and dump truck pickups
• Assist the Site Manager in carrying out earthworks within Alaro City
• Jointly participate in weekly site meetings with the Site Manager and all contractors; checking progress; anticipating future works and potential interference with the clients;
• Enforce demanded OSHA, and Alaro city’s safety standards and report all safety hazards to the Safety Officer
• Ensure application and compliance with Group Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Policy, and Clean Site Policy and Health.
• Ensure detailed implementation of Health and Safety policies on site at all times; and
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e., assist project development teams and other departments as needed; participate in required training as applicable, etc.).

Requirements
Hard skills and experience:

• Mechanical / Automobile Engineering graduate or its equivalent; registered with a recognized reputable professional Engineering body (within or outside Nigeria)
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Equipment or Fleet Management
• Experience Budgeting, Scheduling and Time Management.
• Experience in Asset management
• Experience in delegating and managing workforce
• Site experience, management and reporting.

Soft Skills:

• Strong commercial judgment.
• Mature, pragmatic and has a flexible approach,
• Communication, Organisational and technical skills
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Computer literate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.

Personal Characteristics:

• High energy;
• Result-oriented;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.