Operations Manager

HAMMER GROUP; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HAMMER GROUP is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across the business, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, professionally, and within timelines and budgets.

The role requires coordinating with Project Managers, site teams, procurement, finance, HR and other departments; monitoring resources, schedules, and costs; and implementing procedures that improve productivity and profitability while upholding quality and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years in operations management.
• Experience handling multiple projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of project coordination, resource planning, procurement, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience preferred; UAE driving license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall day-to-day operations of the company.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor ongoing projects from commencement through completion.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams, Procurement, Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, resources, and site requirements.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to approved quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Review project schedules and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Identify operational challenges, delays, and risks and take corrective action.
• Monitor procurement and material deliveries to ensure requirements are met on time.
• Control operational costs and ensure efficient utilization of company resources.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Conduct regular site and project reviews and provide updates to senior management.
• Ensure proper implementation of company procedures, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Support Project Managers and site teams in resolving operational issues.
• Develop and improve operational procedures, systems, and workflows.
• Monitor team performance and ensure employees meet responsibilities and targets.
• Lead, motivate, and manage operational teams effectively.
• Prepare operational reports, performance updates, and management summaries.
• Contribute to improving productivity, profitability, efficiency, and overall company performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

Cost control

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee the company's day-to-day operations and ensure projects are executed efficiently, professionally, and within the required timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall day-to-day operations of the company.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor ongoing projects from commencement through completion.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams, Procurement, Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, resources, and site requirements.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to approved quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Review project schedules and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Identify operational challenges, delays, and risks and take appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor procurement and material deliveries to ensure requirements are met on time.
• Control operational costs and ensure efficient utilization of company resources.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance.
• Conduct regular site and project reviews and provide updates to senior management.
• Ensure proper implementation of company procedures, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Support Project Managers and site teams in resolving operational and execution-related issues.
• Develop and improve operational procedures, systems, and workflows.
• Monitor team performance and ensure employees are meeting their responsibilities and targets.
• Lead, motivate, and manage operational teams effectively.
• Prepare operational reports, performance updates, and management summaries.
• Contribute to improving productivity, profitability, efficiency, and overall company performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in operations management.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of project coordination, resource planning, procurement, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under pressure.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant project/operations management systems.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• UAE driving license is an advantage.