General Manager

About This Role

For one of our client we are looking for a General Manager, Construction Division.

The GM provides overall leadership, direction, and control of the company's construction operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Board of Directors, the GM ensures the division delivers projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards .

This position combines strategic leadership, operational control, and financial accountability, ensuring the division aligns with client expectations, company profitability, and governance integrity. The GM is responsible for steering the company's growth in the construction and infrastructure markets through operational excellence, strong client relationships, and disciplined execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead annual business planning and budgeting for the Construction Division.
• Present division performance, risk, and growth reports to the Board.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to sustain revenue and profit growth.

2. Operational Management

• Direct the Operations Manager and Cluster Heads in delivering projects according to plan, budget, and standards.
• Oversee planning, resource deployment, and execution efficiency.
• Implement ERP-based project monitoring and performance dashboards.
• Ensure full adherence to project cost, quality, and schedule baselines.

3. Financial & Commercial Control

• Manage the Division’s P&L, ensuring profitability and positive cash flow.
• Supervise procurement, contracts, and commercial functions for cost integrity.
• Approve tenders, change orders, and variations in line with authority thresholds.
• Maintain financial discipline, cost optimization, and compliance with internal controls.

4. Governance & Assurance

• Enforce compliance with QA/QC, HSE, and corporate governance standards.
• Oversee Control & Assurance to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
• Drive accountability, ethical behavior, and performance-based culture.
• Mitigate operational and financial risks through proactive controls.

5. People Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Promote teamwork, integrity, and operational accountability.
• Oversee succession planning and performance development programs.
• Cultivate an inclusive and high-performance culture across all levels.

6. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Represent the company with clients, consultants, and external partners.
• Drive customer satisfaction and repeat business through reliability and service excellence.
• Resolve escalated client and contractual matters promptly and effectively.
• Protect and strengthen the company's reputation for quality and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 10 years in senior management or executive leadership.
• Proven expertise in project delivery, business strategy, and financial management.
• Strong command of FIDIC , Qatar regulatory frameworks, and ERP-based management systems.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and analytical decision-making skills.
• Hands-on profile, connected with the operation with regular visit at the sites.
• English is mandatory and Arabic is very recommandaed