Job Summary

General Manager Construction

Location: Dubai UAE
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Overview

Our client a developer-backed contracting business in Dubai is seeking an experienced General Manager Construction to lead and scale its construction operations.

This senior leadership role will oversee the full construction lifecycle with an initial focus on low-rise to mid-rise developments and a planned transition into high-rise and complex projects as the development pipeline grows. The role carries full accountability for delivery performance governance commercial control and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end construction delivery from feasibility through to handover
Establish and implement construction processes governance frameworks and reporting systems
Build structure and lead high-performing project commercial and site teams
Oversee cost control programme delivery quality assurance HSE and compliance
Manage consultants contractors subcontractors and authority approvals
Lead procurement strategy tendering and subcontractor appointments
Identify and mitigate construction commercial and delivery risks
Prepare the organisation systems and teams for future high-rise developments

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related discipline
Minimum 15 years construction experience including 710 years in the UAE
Proven leadership in developer-backed or client-side contracting environments
Demonstrated experience delivering high-rise and complex projects
Strong understanding of UAE construction regulations and authority processes
Experience setting up improving or scaling construction operations

Benefits

AEDper month (inclusive of fixed allowances)

General Manager ConstructionLocation: Dubai UAE Employment Type: Full TimeRole OverviewOur client a developer-backed contracting business in Dubai is seeking an experienced General Manager Construction to lead and scale its construction operations.This senior leadership role will oversee the full ...