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General Manager - Tier 1 Contractor
Dubai, UAEGeneral Manager - Tier 1 building contractor
Retained Assignment
We are representing a local Emirati holding company, who have businesses across multiple markets in the UAE. They own a highly successful Tier 1 contracting firm and work with the UAE's most respected developers such as Emaar. They build high value, luxury projects with a minimum value of AED 350 million.
We are seeking a highly experienced General Manager with a strong background in construction project management to oversee operations and strategic growth initiatives. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Qualifications
Retained Assignment
We are representing a local Emirati holding company, who have businesses across multiple markets in the UAE. They own a highly successful Tier 1 contracting firm and work with the UAE's most respected developers such as Emaar. They build high value, luxury projects with a minimum value of AED 350 million.
We are seeking a highly experienced General Manager with a strong background in construction project management to oversee operations and strategic growth initiatives. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 25+ years of experience in the construction industry in the UAE/GCC, including at least 10+ years in recent role as a GM / Director with leading tier 1 building contracting companies, managing projects in total not less than AED 1 billion in value.
- Strong project management and leadership skills, with a proven track record of delivering multiple construction projects ensuring on-time delivery, quality control, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with UAE construction regulations, health & safety standards, and client specifications.
- 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 procurement 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.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and to develop effective solutions to complex problems
Salary package is upward of AED 85,000 + senior management benefits to be discussed
For a confidential chat, please send your cv or reach out to me - lm@opusrecruit-me.com
For a confidential chat, please send your cv or reach out to me - lm@opusrecruit-me.com