Resource Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Resource Manager with a strong background in resource and manpower management in the Contracting or Construction industry to lead the Resource Management Department and ensure the effective planning deployment and utilization of company resources across multiple projects and locations.

The ideal candidate should be a manager-level professional with proven experience in manpower planning and deployment workforce forecasting equipment and vehicle management resource cost control team leadership and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Resource Management Department including the supervision guidance and performance of Resource Coordinators and supporting staff.
• Develop and implement resource management policies procedures and allocation frameworks across all projects departments and locations.
• Plan forecast and approve manpower vehicle equipment tool and material requirements in line with project plans timelines and budgets.
• Oversee manpower deployment mobilization demobilization transfers and replacements in coordination with HR Recruitment and Project Managers.
• Ensure optimum utilization of resources by identifying idle underutilized or excess resources and directing their timely redeployment.
• Prepare and monitor resource budgets track resource-related costs and implement cost-control and efficiency measures.
• Work closely with Project Managers and the PMO to resolve resource conflicts and prioritize allocation across concurrent projects.
• Oversee the availability maintenance and movement of vehicles machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Establish and monitor resource KPIs (utilization productivity availability and cost) and present regular management reports and dashboards to senior management.
• Coordinate with HR Procurement Accounts Administration Warehouse and Project Teams to ensure resources are available on time and within approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies labour regulations and health and safety requirements related to manpower and equipment deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Project Management or a related field.
• 810 years of relevant experience in Contracting Construction Manpower or a related industry including at least 34 years in a managerial role.
• Strong background in resource and manpower management workforce planning and deployment across multiple projects and sites.
• Proven experience leading and developing a resource or operations team.
• Strong knowledge of manpower equipment vehicle and material management including resource budgeting and cost control.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel / Google Sheets; experience with ERP resource planning or project management tools will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership planning decision-making communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical reporting and problem-solving abilities.
• UAE experience will be preferred.
• Work location: In person.