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Job summary
A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a General Manager to drive construction strategy and oversee high-rise developments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the UAE market and a proven track record in managing complex projects. This role offers a competitive salary package and is a great opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in construction.
Qualifications
- 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 and authority processes.
Responsibilities
- Drive overall construction strategy and long-term planning for high-rise developments.
- Ensure successful execution of projects from start to handover within scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Implement best-in-class construction methodologies and manage relationships with developers and contractors.
Education
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 Company:
One of the leading construction and real estate development firmbased in the UAE specializing in the execution of large-scale high-rise residential projects.
- 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
- 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 atleast 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.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.