Site Operations Manager Role - TZ at Burhani… · Tagawi

Company Description

Burhani Power Engineers Ltd is a privately held total solutions engineering firm established in Tanzania in 2006. The company provides specialized electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and civil engineering services to both public utilities and private entities across East Africa.

We specialize in delivering comprehensive engineering solutions across multiple disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, civil engineering, sustainable energy and instrumentation. This multidisciplinary expertise enables us to successfully undertake and execute a wide range of projects across diverse business sectors.

Our strength lies in our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs. Through a strong focus on quality, safety, and performance, Burhani Power Engineers Ltd continues to be a trusted partner in engineering excellence and sustainable development.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Site Operations Lead / Resident Site Lead serves as the primary on-site authority responsible for end-to-end execution of works. The role is accountable for translating project plans into safe, efficient, and timely field delivery, ensuring optimal utilization of manpower, materials, plant, and equipment. This position carries full ownership of daily site operations, driving productivity, enforcing discipline, and ensuring that all site activities are executed in strict alignment with approved schedules, technical requirements, and HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

Site Execution Leadership

• Maintain continuous, full-time presence on site as the designated execution lead.
• Direct and control all site activities to ensure delivery in line with approved program milestones.
• Provide clear operational direction and ensure alignment across all active work fronts.
• Drive a performance-oriented culture focused on output, efficiency, and accountability.

Workforce Management & Control

• Exercise direct oversight and accountability for all on-site personnel, including: Skilled and unskilled labor (gangs), Supervisors and foremen, Plant operators and drivers, Storekeeping and logistics personnel, and Subcontracted field teams.
• Ensure effective deployment, discipline, and productivity of all resources.
• Address underperformance, absenteeism, and inefficiencies in real time.
• Promote teamwork, adherence to instructions, and operational discipline.

Resource & Asset Management

• Assume full accountability for all site-controlled resources, including: Materials (receipt, inspection, storage, issuance, and consumption tracking), Tools and consumables, Plant, machinery, and equipment utilization.

Vehicles and fuel usage

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and safeguarding of materials and equipment.
• Minimize losses, wastage, misuse, and unproductive utilization.
• Maintain strict control over inventory movement and usage patterns.

Planning, Scheduling & Work Front Readiness

• Develop and manage detailed daily and weekly execution plans, structured by: Work areas, Activities and Resource allocation (labor, plant, materials)
• Ensure all work fronts are fully prepared and de-risked prior to deployment, including: Availability of drawings and technical information, Material readiness, Site access and permits, and Availability of tools and equipment
• Coordinate closely with site engineering teams to validate: Quantities and scope, Material requirements, and technical clarifications and revisions

Progress Monitoring & Productivity Optimization

• Monitor and evaluate daily progress against planned targets and milestones.
• Identify deviations early and implement immediate corrective and recovery measures.
• Maintain strict control over: Workforce productivity, Equipment efficiency, Material consumption rates, Rework and defect levels, Idle time and operational downtime.
• Continuously optimize site operations to enhance efficiency and output.

Site Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of all site records, including: Daily site diary, Labor attendance and returns, Equipment utilization logs, Material receipt and issuance registers, Site constraints and delay logs, and Photographic progress records.
• Prepare and submit structured daily execution reports highlighting: Progress achieved vs. plan, Resource utilization, Constraints and risks, and Required interventions.
• Escalate critical issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, or stakeholder relations in a timely manner.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all site activities.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and pre-task briefings in coordination with HSE teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable HSE policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforce safe systems of work and intervene immediately in unsafe situations.

Issue Management & Escalation

• Proactively identify, track, and escalate site-related risks and constraints, including: Scope gaps or ambiguities, Delays in approvals or design inputs, Land access challenges, Community or stakeholder interference, Material shortages or logistics delays, and Decision-making bottlenecks
• Ensure all issues are followed through to resolution and closure with clear accountability.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, specializing in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in site execution and project implementation, preferably within the energy sector, particularly rural electrification, renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary site teams and large-scale operations
• Proven track record in delivering projects within schedule and resource constraints

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and weekly execution targets (%)
• Adherence to project schedule and milestone timelines
• Labor and equipment productivity indices
• Material utilization efficiency and wastage control
• Rework rates and quality compliance
• Equipment utilization and downtime levels
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• HSE compliance (target: zero lost-time incidents)

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Advanced planning, coordination, and organizational skills
• High level of accountability and ownership mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills
• Sound understanding of cost, productivity, and resource optimization

Additional Information

Application Deadline:
This position will remain open for applications until 15th November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.