General Manager – Construction (Dubai)

About the role

We are a leading Grade‑A construction contractor in Dubai seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee site operations, project delivery and overall business performance across commercial, residential and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Direct site operations, procurement, risk mitigation and resource allocation for multiple large‑scale construction sites.
• Lead Project Managers, Site Engineers and operational teams to meet delivery timelines, safety standards and QA/QC benchmarks.
• Drive financial profitability through cost control, value engineering, budget monitoring and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Manage all authority approvals, permits, NOCs, inspections and handovers with Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, DEWA and Civil Defense.
• Serve as primary liaison with developers, consulting engineers, government regulators and key subcontractors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10‑15+ years of UAE construction project and operations management experience within a main contractor.
• Proven leadership of multi‑project portfolios and commercial cost control.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai regulatory bodies and approval processes.
• PMP certification or a Master’s degree is a plus.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract administration
• Project scheduling
• Structural engineering principles
• ISO quality management systems
• Dubai building authority approval processes
• PMP methodology

What we offer

• Competitive salary AED 10,000 – AED 15,000 per month.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑profile portfolio in a dynamic market.