Administration Manager

About the role

The Administration Manager will lead and manage all administrative operations across the project location, ensuring efficient facilities, accommodation, transportation, vendor services and employee support while maintaining cost effectiveness and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day office and project administration, including staff and labour accommodation, camp management and utilities.
• Manage transportation and fleet operations, covering vehicle allocation, maintenance, registration and insurance.
• Coordinate facility management, office maintenance, security, housekeeping and other support services.
• Handle vendor contracts, service performance, renewals and commercial coordination.
• Administer office/property leases, government permits, licences and regulatory matters.
• Support employee travel, accommodation, transportation and mobilization requirements.
• Monitor administrative budgets, expenses, petty cash and cost‑control initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce or related field.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience, with significant UAE/GCC administration exposure.
• Background in EPC, construction, infrastructure, power or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE administrative and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, planning and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with administrative MIS and reporting systems.