General Manager Civil Contracting

Galadari Streamline Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Galadari Streamline Contracting LLC, based in Dubai, is seeking a qualified General Manager for its Civil Contracting Division. This role is crucial for leading overall operations and driving business growth. With full P&L ownership, the successful candidate will ensure project profitability and operational excellence across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 20-25 years of experience in civil contracting, including at least 15 years in senior leadership roles, demonstrating a proven track record of commercial success.

Qualifications

• 20-25 years of experience in civil contracting.
• At least 15 years in a senior leadership or GM-level role.
• Proven track record in managing medium-to-large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations strategy and business growth of the Civil Contracting Division.
• Drive project profitability and operational excellence.
• Develop business strategy in alignment with overall goals.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Construction Management or MBA

Job description

General Manager, Civil Contracting

The General Manager, Civil Contracting leads the overall operations strategy and business growth of the Civil Contracting Division under Galadari Ventures. The role is accountable for driving project profitability, operational excellence, client satisfaction, and sustainable expansion of the contracting portfolio. This includes full P&L ownership, execution oversight across multiple projects, and leadership of engineering, commercial, and site teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Strategic Business Leadership

• Develop and execute the division's business strategy in alignment with Galadari Ventures overall goals.
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, and financial performance tracking.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and bids to expand the contracting portfolio.
• Drive cost efficiency and margin improvement across projects.

Project Execution Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of all civil projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and time standards.
• Review and approve project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and cash flows.
• Implement robust project governance, reporting, and risk control mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, including Dubai Municipality, DCD, Trakhees, etc.

People Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project engineering and site management teams.
• Foster a results-oriented culture with accountability and collaboration across functions.
• Drive workforce planning, training, and succession for critical project roles.

Client Stakeholder Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Represent the company in negotiations, contract discussions, and key external forums.
• Ensure timely resolution of project escalations and contractual issues.

Governance Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE, quality, and compliance standards across all sites.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, and Procurement to maintain cost discipline and operational integrity.
• Provide accurate project and financial reporting to the CEO and Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s in Construction Management or MBA preferred).
• 20-25 years of experience in civil contracting, with at least 15 years in a senior leadership or GM-level role.
• Proven track record in managing multiple medium-to-large projects (commercial, industrial, or infrastructure).
• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen.
• Deep understanding of UAE construction regulations, safety standards, and market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.