Role & responsibilities
A General Manager Projects (Construction) leads the end-to-end execution, strategic planning, P&L management, and team leadership for large-scale Industrial projects.
Job Purpose
To direct and oversee all project construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered in time with quality and safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic & Operational Leadership:
- Define and drive the operational framework, master schedules, and execution strategies for civil, structural, and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee multi-million-dollar project lifecycles from concept and bidding to execution and final handover/commissioning.
Project Planning & Execution:
- Lead site progress monitoring, milestone tracking, and resource deployment plans across multiple sites.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and procurement).
- Cost Control & Financial Management:
- Own project P&L, budget forecasts, cash flow monitoring, and profit margin control.
- Review Bill of Quantities (BOQs), contractor measurements, RA bills, and cost-optimization initiatives.
- Quality Assurance, Health & Safety (HSE):
- Enforce strict Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards and statutory compliance.
- Implement and monitor robust workplace safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead vendor pre-qualification, sub-contractor negotiations, and contract management.
- Act as the primary executive liaison for clients, consultants, statutory bodies, and upper management.
- Team Development & Reporting:
- Mentor, lead, and evaluate senior project managers, site engineers, and operational staff.
- Present regular KPIs, risk assessments, and progress reports to the Board or COO.
Preferred candidate profile
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree in Construction Management or structural engineering is preferred).
- Experience: 12 to 15 years of total experience in industrial construction,.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep expertise in civil construction methods, RCC, structural works, and local building codes.
- Proficiency in project management and design tools (such as MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, and ERP systems).
- Core Competencies: Strong financial acumen, strategic negotiation, crisis management, leadership, and cross-functional communication.