General Manager, Civil Construction - Multi-Project Leader

Azizi Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Group is seeking a General Manager – Civil Construction to lead civil operations across multiple large-scale developments in the UAE. The role demands a strong main contracting background, strategic oversight of budgets, schedules, quality, and HSE, and the ability to steer senior project leaders.

The successful candidate will drive profitability, resource planning, and stakeholder management while delivering projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree or professional qualifications (MBA, PMP, Construction Management) advantageous.
• 20–25 years of progressive civil construction/main contracting experience.
• Experience in UAE/GCC with leading main contractors preferred.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles and P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for civil construction operations across multiple projects.
• Own P&L, budgets, profitability, cash flow, cost control, and overall business performance.
• Lead multiple large-scale construction projects from mobilization to handover.
• Ensure delivery within budgets, schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Manage Project Directors, Managers, and senior leadership teams across functions.
• Oversee construction, planning, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and project controls.
• Develop strategies, manpower plans, and resource requirements across the portfolio.
• Drive subcontractor management, variations, claims, and EOT handling.
• Strengthen relationships with consultants, clients, and authorities.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation and corrective actions.

Skills

Executive-level leadership

P&L ownership

Multi-project portfolio management

Construction planning

Project controls

Contractual management

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Decisive leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree / MBA / PMP / Construction Management

Job description

Azizi Group is seeking a General Manager – Civil Construction to lead civil operations across multiple large-scale developments in the UAE. The role demands a strong main contracting background, strategic oversight of budgets, schedules, quality, and HSE, and the ability to steer senior project leaders.

The successful candidate will drive profitability, resource planning, and stakeholder management while delivering projects on time and within scope.