General Manager - Construction
Job Description:
Job Title: General Manager – Construction
Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 8–10 Years
Salary Range: AED 25,000 – 30,000 (All-Inclusive)
Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Primavera (P6) is a must
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager with a strong background in construction project management to oversee operations, project delivery, and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate must have 8 to 10 years of experience in the UAE construction sector and a proven track record in handling large-scale civil and infrastructure projects. Primavera expertise is essential for effective planning and monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations across project execution, site management, planning, and budgeting.
- Oversee multiple construction projects ensuring on-time delivery, quality control, and cost efficiency.
- Prepare and review project schedules in Primavera (P6), monitor progress, and mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with UAE construction regulations, health & safety standards, and client specifications.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
- Drive business growth by identifying new project opportunities and participating in tendering processes.
- Monitor project cash flow, resource allocation, and procurement in coordination with the finance and supply chain teams.
- Hire, train, and mentor project and operational teams for optimal performance and succession planning.
- Report to senior management with periodic updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 8–10 years of construction experience in the UAE, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle, construction contracts, tendering, and procurement practices.
- Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, safety laws, and local regulatory requirements.
- Proven leadership, negotiation, and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and client relationship capabilities.
Preferred Attributes:
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification (preferred but not mandatory)
- Bilingual (Arabic and English) is an advantage
- UAE driving license
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: AED 25,000 – 30,000 (All-Inclusive, based on experience and qualification)
- Performance bonuses and incentives
- Annual leave, medical insurance, and travel allowances (as per UAE labor law)
Key Skills :
Company Profile
Homegrown since 2006, Client is an innovative --- company that specializes in turnkey contracting, project development, fit-out works, and electromechanical works, with the vision and drive to create greatness in the present and to cement itself into the history of innovative architecture and ---.
Our Client is general contractor and --- manager since 2006, one of the growing companies in the United Arab Emirates having the potential to be a leader in the development and --- industry in the next few years. Since that time, they have undertaken a substantial program of development and ---, including but not limited to, Labor Accommodations, Warehouse Buildings and now strengthening its position to build Commercial Building, Office Buildings, Residential Buildings, Mansions, and other types of facilities.
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