General Manager – Construction & Protective Coatings

Overview

Location

Position Summary

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve organizational growth and
• profitability.
• Lead construction and coating operations across multiple projects and locations.
• Establish operational goals, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Construction Project Management

• Oversee all construction activities for high-rise buildings, luxury hotels, residential
• complexes, industrial plants, and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are executed according to approved plans, specifications, quality
• standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and
• clients.
• Monitor project schedules and implement corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
• Resolve technical, contractual, and operational challenges.

Protective Coatings & Specialized Services

• Manage industrial painting, protective coatings, waterproofing, corrosion protection,
• fireproofing, and concrete rehabilitation projects.
• Ensure compliance with coating specifications, surface preparation standards, and
• quality requirements.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and quality control activities.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, project forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor project profitability, cash flow, and cost performance.
• Review contracts, variation orders, claims, and commercial risks.
• Optimize procurement strategies and supplier agreements.
• Lead tendering, estimation, and contract negotiation activities.

Business Development & Client Management

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, developers, and
• government authorities.
• Support proposal preparation, bid submissions, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, industry standards, and client

requirements

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• Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Promote a strong Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture across all projects.
• Conduct audits and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Resource & Team Management

• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Supervisors,
• and support staff.
• Manage manpower planning, resource allocation, and workforce productivity.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Reporting & Project Controls

• Prepare and present regular project and business performance reports to senior
• management.
• Monitor project KPIs, schedules, costs, and resource utilization.
• Utilize project management and reporting tools for effective decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• MBA or Project Management certification is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent are advantageous.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Construction, Industrial Services, and Protective
• Coatings.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role such as General Manager, Operations
• Manager, Construction Manager, or Project Director.
• Proven experience managing:
• ○ High-Rise Buildings
• ○ Luxury Hotels
• ○ Residential Complexes
• ○ Commercial Buildings
• ○ Industrial Facilities
• ○ Infrastructure Projects
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale projects successfully.

• Protective Coatings & Corrosion Protection

• Waterproofing Systems

• Industrial Painting & Surface Preparation

• Contract Administration

• Procurement & Vendor Management

• Risk Management
• QA/QC Management
• HSE Compliance

• Resource Planning & Scheduling

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Decision-Making
• Problem Solving

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.
• Transferable Iqama preferred.
• Professional fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Revenue Growth & Profitability

• Project Delivery on Time and Within Budget

• Safety Performance (Zero Lost Time Incidents)

• Quality Compliance

Employment Type: Full-Time