General Manager – Construction | Dubai, UAE

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute organizational strategies to improve operational efficiency, market share, and long-term profitability.
• Operations Oversight: Lead end-to-end construction operations, ensuring multiple project sites meet strict deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Commercial Management: Oversee budgeting, cost controls, procurement strategies, and contract administration to maintain healthy margins.
• Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary liaison for clients, consultants, and UAE government authorities to ensure smooth project approvals.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce full compliance with UAE health and safety regulations and international construction quality standards.
• Team Mentorship: Manage and develop senior leadership teams, including Project Directors and functional heads, to foster a culture of excellence.

🔹 Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; an MBA is highly preferred.
• Experience: 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience within the construction sector, specifically in the UAE or GCC markets.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of UAE project management, FIDIC contracts, and commercial governance.
• Leadership: Exceptional ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage high-level stakeholders.
• Decision Making: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on sustainable business growth.

Why Join the Organization:

• Senior Influence: Take full ownership of large-scale projects that shape the UAE skyline.
• Strategic Impact: Play a pivotal role in the financial and operational turnaround of a major construction entity.
• Professional Prestige: Lead a dedicated team in a high-stakes, professional environment that values technical and commercial innovation.