About GEOQUEST
The Reinforced Earth Wall System was initially introduced to the Philippines in 1984. In that time, several business units of Geoquest, such as Vietnam, Malaysia, and Australia, collaborated with local contractors for various private and government projects.
As a result of these collaborative initiatives, a pathway was paved for the standardization of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall System in the Philippines. Drawing from the experiences and insights gained through these partnerships, the Reinforced Earth Wall System served as a foundational guideline for the development of construction practices outlined in the Department of Public Works and Highways Blue Book. Geoquest Philippines subsequently established a local office in 2016, headquartered in Makati, Philippines.
Geoquest Philippines has forged an unrivalled level of expertise and experience in Retaining Structures, Crossing Structures, Preventing and Protecting infrastructure, Soil Reinforcement and Ground Stabilization.
Our technical solutions are defined by four functions corresponding to the purpose of the structure to be designed: RETAIN, CROSS, PROTECT, & STRENGTHEN.
Over the last couple of years, Geoquest Philippines has been consistently setting the gold standards in Reinforced Earth Wall structures and has played an active role in many projects in the region.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Objective: Strengthen daytoday operational control, enforce processes, and provide managerial oversight to ensure project delivery, cost and compliance, and execution qualitywhile supporting and deputizing for the Country Manager.
Job Summary:
The role provides handson oversight of operational activities, ensures effective planning and execution across all projects, and supervises the Operations Manager to guarantee adherence to schedules, safety protocols, and organizational procedures. Acting as a key operational leader, the Assistant Country Manager helps coordinate internal teams, supports problemsolving on site, and serves as a deputy to the Country Manager in managing critical operational and managerial duties.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Oversight and Execution
- Oversee daytoday operations across all ongoing projects.
- Ensure operational planning, scheduling, and mobilization are executed on time.
- Review projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
- Monitor utilization of equipment, crew, materials, and subcontractors
- Intervene directly in operational tasks when necessary to ensure quality and adherence to procedures.
- Ensure full compliance with internal SOPs, new processes, and HSE standards.
- Prepare initial construction logistics plans and oversee periodic updates.
- Validate procurement of materials and equipment.
- Propose CAPEX investments.
- Provide daily guidance and weekly planning structure to the Operations Manager.
- Ensure proper organization, documentation, and followthrough of operational tasks.
- Supervise the Operations Manager's core responsibilities including planning, reporting, resource allocation, and compliance.
- Coach, correct, and support performance improvements where needed.
- Conduct weekly operational coordination meetings and enforce task accountability.
Sales Support for Planning and Tender
- Collaborate with the Sales team during tender preparation by providing technical input, cost estimates, and resource planning.
- Review tender documents and ensure feasibility of proposed timelines and budgets.
- Assist in developing competitive proposals that align with operational capabilities.
Performance and Compliance
- Monitor daily operational activities to ensure adherence to project plans, internal processes, and contractual performance requirements.
- Review and consolidate operational reports prepared by the Operations Manager and site teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Enforce compliance with all operational procedures, documentation standards, and HSE protocols across projects.
- Identify operational nonconformities and implement corrective and preventive actions in coordination with the Operations Manager and project teams.
- Support the Country Manager in ensuring projects meet quality, productivity, and safety benchmarks, escalating issues where necessary.
- Oversee implementation of new processes and ensure consistent application by the Operations Manager and field staff.
Risk and Quality Management
- Monitor operational risks across all ongoing projects and ensure that the Operations Manager and site teams apply appropriate mitigation measures.
- Review risk assessments and method statements prepared by operational staff, verifying alignment with company procedures and safety requirements.
- Track operational deviations, delays, and recurring issues to identify systemic risks and recommend improvements to planning, procedures, or resource allocation.
- Analyze safety reports, incident logs, and NCRs to detect trends and ensure that preventive actions are implemented and monitored for effectiveness.
- Coordinate with HSE and QA/QC teams to strengthen compliance standards and improve operational discipline across all projects.
Resource and Cost Management
- Review and validate resource forecasts prepared by the Operations Manager to ensure alignment with project schedules, operational capacities, and budget constraints.
- Oversee the distribution of manpower, equipment, and materials across projects, ensuring optimal utilization and proactively addressing shortages or inefficiencies.
- Monitor procurement requests related to operational activities, ensuring compliance with internal procedures before elevating for approval by the Country Manager or relevant authority.
- Verify operational expenditures, track cost deviations, and ensure corrective actions are taken to maintain budget discipline.
- Analyze usage data (equipment hours, crew allocation, fuel consumption, consumables, etc.) to identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved productivity.
- Coordinate closely with Logistics, Procurement, and Finance to ensure timely availability of resources and adherence to budgetary controls.
Leadership and Coordination
- Provide daily guidance, supervision, and performance oversight to the Operations Manager, ensuring operational tasks are properly organized, executed, and documented.
- Conduct regular reporting meetings and resolve conflicts with clients.
- Lead regular operational coordination meetings with the Operations Manager, site supervisors, and relevant departments to ensure alignment on schedules, priorities, and resource needs.
- Support the Country Manager by addressing operational issues raised by clients and facilitating conflict resolution, escalating only when required.
- Oversee the handling of technical and logistical issues during project execution, ensuring timely resolution by the Operations Manager and field teams.
- Identify skills gaps within operational teams and coordinate with HR, HSE, and Technical departments to implement appropriate training and competencybuilding programs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement across all operational functions.
- Address major technical issues during project execution.
- Identify training needs for site operatives and coordinate with other departments as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field; equivalent operational experience may also be considered.
- Significant experience in operations management within geotechnical works, drilling, construction, or fieldbased technical services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and improve performance of operational teams, including middlemanagement functions such as Operations Managers.
- Strong competency in operational planning, process enforcement, resource management, and daytoday project coordination.
- Solid understanding of safety regulations, risk management practices, and quality control processes relevant to field operations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management tools, operational documentation systems, and MS Office applications.
- Ability to work both at office level and in the field, with a handson approach to operational issues and performance monitoring.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across departments and interact with clients when required.
