General Manager – Projects

Decision Management Consultants; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Oman labor law benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Decision Management Consultants seeks a General Manager – Projects for a leading civil engineering client in Muscat, Oman. The role drives strategic project oversight, governance, and performance across multiple departments to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree with 15–20 years in construction and 4–8 years in a GM role, proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and MS Office; excellent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in the construction industry.
• 4–8 years of experience as GM or in an equivalent position.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and MS Office applications (Excel/Word).
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop a structured annual operations plan for each department at the start of every fiscal year.
• Monitor execution monthly against the approved plan.
• Direct HODs to implement corrective actions within defined timelines; recommend HR actions to the MD.
• Conduct formal monthly HOD performance reviews against KPIs.
• Ensure all departments comply with governance manuals and authority matrix.
• Monitor performance across budget, program, quality, EHS, commercial, and client satisfaction for active projects.
• Identify at-risk projects and hold PMs accountable for on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery.
• Review and approve project mobilization plans, resource deployment strategies, and program baselines before construction.
• Oversee pre- and post-contracts activities: estimation quality, BOQ accuracy, IPA submissions, and variation registers.
• Monitor procurement governance, including Approved Vendor List updates and tender discipline.
• Track monthly Group-wide financial performance with Finance & Accounts.
• Maintain risk register and mitigate significant risks across the Group.
• Ensure EHS compliance with ISO 45001/14001 and relevant Oman regulations.
• Review manpower requisitions and Omanisation ratios; monitor regulatory standing.
• Oversee ERP system management, cybersecurity, uptime, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and weekly MD briefings.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Eng. degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

We're recruiting a General Manager – Projects for one of our clients, who is a leading Civil engineering company based in Muscat, Oman.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading civil engineering organization that specializes in innovative infrastructure, construction, and project management solutions. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality engineering services with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and excellence across residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Oman.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a structured annual operations plan to define operational priorities, milestones, and resource requirements for each department at the start of every fiscal year
• Monitor execution progress monthly against the approved plan
• Identify performance gaps and direct HODs to implement corrective actions within defined timelines, while recommending training, development, or HR actions to the MD
• Conduct formal monthly HOD performance reviews against departmental KPIs
• Hold authority to recommend disciplinary action, reassignment, or performance management proceedings for any HOD in accordance with Group HR policy
• Ensure all departments operate in full compliance with the Corporate Governance Manual, Delegation of Authority, and Authority Matrix
• Monitor performance across all six dimensions — budget, program, quality, EHS, commercial, and client satisfaction — for every active project
• Identify at-risk projects and hold Project Managers accountable for on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery
• Review and approve project mobilization plans, resource deployment strategies, and program baselines before construction commences
• Oversee the pre-contracts department’s estimation quality, BOQ accuracy, and risk assessment rigor across all active tenders
• Monitor the post-contracts department’s IPA submission cycle, variation register currency, and EOT claim preparation for all active projects
• Oversee the Procurement department’s governance standards, including Approved Vendor List currency, competitive tendering discipline, and compliance with Authority Matrix thresholds
• Monitor Group-wide financial performance against the approved annual budget monthly in coordination with the Finance & Accounts department
• Maintain and update the Group’s operational risk register, ensuring all significant financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated
• Ensure the EHS department maintains full compliance with ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and Omani EHS legislation across all projects
• Review and approve all departmental manpower requisitions, ensuring alignment with the approved workforce plan and budget, while monitoring Group-wide Omanisation ratios by department and grade
• Ensure the Group’s regulatory standing is maintained without interruption
• Oversee the IT department’s management of the ERP system (Build Superfast), cybersecurity framework, infrastructure uptime, and digital transformation initiatives
• Compile, review, and submit the monthly Group MIS operational report to the MD, ensuring all departmental KPI inputs are received, validated, and presented with accurate commentary
• Prepare weekly operations briefing notes for the MD

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Proven 15–20 years of experience in the construction industry
• 4–8 years of experience working as a GM or in an equivalent position
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD (essential for drawing review), and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Employee Benefits as per the Oman Labor Law
• Competitive Salary