General Manager – Construction

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager – Construction to oversee high-rise developments in Dubai. The ideal candidate has 15 years of experience, including 7-10 years in the UAE market. Responsibilities include driving construction strategy, ensuring project execution, and managing key relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary up to 70K AED plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 years of construction leadership experience required.
• 7-10 years in the UAE market preferred.
• Proven track record for high-rise and mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Drive construction strategy and long-term planning.
• Ensure successful project execution from start to handover.
• Implement best-in-class construction methodologies.

Skills

Construction leadership experience

Knowledge of UAE construction regulations

Risk management

Project management

HSE standards enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PMP certification

RICS certification

ICE certification

CIOB certification

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 firmbased 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.