Operations Director

Company Description

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as offer rewarding careers for our people locally.

Egis is an organisation with a capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The Operations Director is responsible for planning and governance and for overseeing the successful delivery of the projects output including technical results and financial profitability , he/she provides with operational oversight and technical support for projects, directs and coordinates the projects based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and those deadlines are met consistently.

Assist in leading the overall operations, business development, and strategic direction of the business. Provide strong leadership, client relationship management, and a deep understanding of design processes, project management, and consultancy services.

Ensure profitability, quality delivery, and growth of the company in line with its vision

Specific Responsibilities:

*Strategic Leadership

◦ Develop and implement business strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.

◦ Oversee company operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

◦ Drive innovation and maintain competitive positioning in the market.

• Business Development

◦ Identify new business opportunities and build relationships with developers, Consultants, and Contractors.

◦ Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.

◦ Represent the company at industry events and networking forums.

• Project Oversight

◦ Ensure timely and quality delivery of consultancy and PMC projects.

◦ Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.

◦ Resolve escalated client issues and maintain high customer satisfaction.

• Team Management

◦ Recruit, mentor, and manage design and project management teams.

◦ Foster a collaborative and creative work environment.

◦ Set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations.

• Financial Management

◦ Prepare, implement and achieve budgeted Turnover, Gross Margin and Net Profit targets to ensure profitability and growth of the business Prepare annual budgets and monitor financial performance.

◦ Optimize operational costs and improve profitability.

◦ Ensure compliance with financial and legal regulations.

• Quality & Compliance

◦ Maintain adherence to design standards, building codes, and sustainability practices.

◦ Implement quality assurance processes across all projects.

• Financial Management

◦ Prepare, implement and achieve budgeted Turnover, Gross Margin and Net Profit targets to ensure profitability and growth of the business Prepare annual budgets and monitor financial performance.

◦ Optimize operational costs and improve profitability.

◦ Ensure compliance with financial and legal regulations.

• Quality & Compliance

◦ Maintain adherence to design standards, building codes, and sustainability practices.

◦ Implement quality assurance processes across all projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a Construction related discipline.

Skills / Competencies

Strong leadership skills and be able to make critical decisions;

• Client liaison management;
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures;
• Good knowledge and handling of project and program management;
• Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems;
• Experience in operations or mega-project/program in the Middle East;
• Fluent in English.