General Manager - Construction

RTC-1 Employment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm in Dubai seeks a General Manager to oversee high-rise developments. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of construction leadership experience, including managing complex projects in the UAE. Responsibilities include driving construction strategy, ensuring project success, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This full-time position offers a salary of up to 70K AED depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 15 years of construction leadership experience.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in the UAE market.
• Proven track record overseeing high-rise buildings.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall construction strategy for high-rise developments.
• Ensure successful execution of projects from start to handover.
• Implement best-in-class construction methodologies and governance.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree preferred

Professional certifications (PMP, RICS, ICE, CIOB)

Job description

Position Title: General Manager – Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: up to 70K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications plus competitive staff welfare structure

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Client

One of the leading construction and real estate development firm based in the UAE specializing in the execution of large-scale high-rise residential projects.

Job Description

• Drive overall construction strategy and long-term planning for high-rise developments, overseeing pre-construction, feasibility, constructability, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ensure successful execution of towers and complex projects from start to handover, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring compliance with UAE codes and regulatory approvals.
• Implement best-in-class construction methodologies, governance, KPIs, and cost controls; lead procurement, contract negotiations, value engineering, QA/QC, and enforce strong HSE standards across all sites.
• Manage key relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, and authorities; present progress and risks to executives; lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred; Professional certifications (PMP, RICS, ICE, CIOB) are an advantage.
• 15 years of construction leadership experience, with at least 7-10 years of experience in the UAE market.
• Proven track record overseeing high-rise buildings (40+ storeys preferred) and complex mixed-use developments.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE construction regulations, authority processes, and strong relationships with top developers and contractors.