General Manager

Our ClientOur client is an established UAE-based facilities management and technical services company with a strong presence across the region. As part of its growth strategy, the company is expanding into construction and is looking to appoint a General Manager to establish, lead, and grow this new business division.The opportunity offers an entrepreneurial leader the platform to build a construction business, backed by an established organization and existing client relationships.Your RoleAs General Manager - Construction, you will take full ownership of the construction division, driving business development, project acquisition, execution, and profitability. The role requires a strong combination of technical construction expertise and commercial acumen, with the ability to build operations from the ground up.Key responsibilitiesEstablish and lead the construction division, developing its business strategy, operational structure, and growth plans.Convert existing project enquiries into secured contracts while actively developing new business opportunities across the UAE.Lead construction projects across warehouses, residential developments, villas, and small commercial buildings.Oversee tendering, estimation, BOQs, contract negotiations, project costing, and commercial evaluations.Manage projects from planning and mobilization through execution and handover, ensuring quality, safety, timelines, and profitability.Build and manage project teams, subcontractor networks, suppliers, and external consultants.Develop relationships with developers, consultants, property owners, and other key stakeholders to strengthen the project pipeline.Take ownership of divisional P&L, budgets, project margins, cost control, and cash flow.Establish practical operational processes, performance standards, and reporting structures to support sustainable growth.Must-Have15+ years of experience in building construction or general contracting, with strong UAE market exposure.Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.Proven leadership experience in an SME construction company, growing contracting business, or entrepreneurial environment.Demonstrated ability to independently secure construction projects and manage their successful execution.Hands-on technical knowledge of building construction, tendering, estimation, contracts, and project costing.Experience delivering warehouse, residential, villa, or small commercial construction projects.Strong commercial understanding, including project profitability, budgeting, and P&L management.Ability to establish operations, build teams, and grow a construction business from the ground up.