Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) shall provide leadership and oversight of the company’s operational aspirations. The role is responsible for overseeing project execution, engineering, procurement, construction, quality assurance, HSE, commercial operations, and operational support functions to ensure the successful delivery of projects while achieving the Company's operational objectives, profitability targets, and client satisfaction goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of company’s strategic objectives
• Drive the implementation of company’s operational objectives under the guardians of the MD/CEO and executive management.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
• Provide quality oversight for engineering design and technical integrity.
• Oversee procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing.
• Overseer construction operations to ensure safe and efficient site execution.
• Lead the development of systems that improve operational efficiency across the Strategic Business Units and support functions.
• Manage operational budgets and cost performance in collaboration with Finance and Internal Audit.
• Champion a strong HSE culture throughout the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, strategic partners, Executive Management and Functional Leaders.
• Identify operational risks affecting project delivery.
• Lead and mentor senior operational managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., COREN or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 18 years' progressive experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).
• At least 8–10 years in senior management or executive leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering mid-to-large scale EPC projects in the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Contract Management (FIDIC, NEC, EPC Contracts)
• Project Controls
• Operational Excellence
• Business and Financial acumen

How to Apply Send your CV to recruitment@ieslglobal.com