General Manager – Construction Division

Role overview

Leadership and delivery

• Own the division’s P&L and operations, steering office teams, project managers, site engineers, and construction personnel.
• Visit active sites across Dubai, including multistory buildings and villas, to check adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, and materials across simultaneous projects to optimize schedules and prevent bottlenecks.

Stakeholders, compliance, and procurement

• Serve as the executive escalation point for consultants, contractors, clients, and municipal authorities; resolve disputes and manage project correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and authority requirements, including Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Dubai South, and master developers.
• Oversee vendor evaluation, technical submittals, material selections, and subcontractor performance to protect margins and timelines.

Candidate qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required; a master’s degree or PMP certification is an advantage.
• At least 8 years of progressive UAE civil construction experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership or a divisional head role.
• Proven delivery of complex UAE projects, including G+9 structures, residential buildings, or villas, from groundbreaking through handover.
• Deep familiarity with regional contract frameworks such as FIDIC and procedures for managing consultants and subcontractors.
• Hands-on experience with Dubai municipal codes, structural inspection milestones, and authority approvals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with an authoritative yet collaborative management style.

Pay and benefits

• Pay is AED 15,000–20,000 per month.
• Benefits include medical insurance, a biannual airfare allowance, and vehicle or transport provisions as per UAE labor law.

Work location

• Work location is in person in Dubai.