General Manager - Management (Construction Projects)

Job Title: General Manager - Management

Reporting to: Sr. General Manager

Industry: Construction & Infrastructure

Location: UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 40,000/month

Benefits: Employment visa, Medical Insurance, Annual Flight Tickets, Annual leaves

Experience: 15 years or more of experience in a senior leadership position

Job Overview:

One of client is looking for an experienced General Manager - Management who will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and driving the organization's long-term profitability, sustainable growth, and operational excellence.

The role will lead the development and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term business strategies, oversee organizational performance, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and ensure effective governance across the business.

Serve as a chief spokesperson for ASC, assuring the proper representation of the company to its internal/external stakeholders in order to enhance the image of the company. Responsible for the long-term profitability and sustainable growth of ASC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the development of an overall strategic plan to support ASC’s mission, objectives, and growth as an organization.
• Overview and evaluate the business strategy planning process and provide direction and leadership to the functional managers to set and achieve the short, medium, and long-term plans. Monitor and ensure timely implementation of the strategic plans to contribute to the effectiveness and promotion of ASC.
• Establish relevant performance targets in coordination with the GMD, ensuring that they are realistic and support the overall strategic/operational objectives of ASC.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for ASC’s public relations activities to ensure that all the internal and external (local and global) stakeholder concerns/requirements are addressed through relevant and using appropriate communication channels.
• Represents the organization and fosters effective working relationships at the highest level with Government and other key bodies within the UAE to develop strategic business alliances.
• Oversees the financial management activities of the company, including budgeting and management reporting by all concerned. Responsible for the long-term profitability and growth of ASC.
• Review the delegation of authority matrix in consultation with the GMD and ensure that appropriate accountability for key management positions is well defined for all operational functions and activities.
• Monitor compliance of the company’s policies through the internal audit function with all relevant laws and regulations to ensure ASC transparency in all its internal/external dealings.
• Review and approve recommendations on the company’s policies and procedures in consultation with GMD to facilitate smooth operations across the organization.
• Assure a fair work environment fostering growth of employees at all levels.
• Manage and monitor the performance of direct reports and provide guidance as and when required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• A PMP certification is an added value.
• 15 years or more of experience in a senior leadership position.
• Demonstrate exceptional capability in leading and managing complex projects.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, superiors/managers, clients, and other external contacts;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Has outstanding skills in project management, process improvement, budget tracking, expense tracking, planning, and performance management
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an additional skill.