General Manager - Main Contractor

Job description / Role

The General Manager - Operations role involves leading company operations, ensuring employee productivity, and driving strategic initiatives to meet organizational objectives. The position requires managing various functions such as HR, procurement, and accounts, while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance the company's reputation and operational efficiency.

Client Details
The client is a multinational construction company with significant operations in the Middle East, South Asia, and North America. The company offers a range of services including engineering, turnkey construction solutions, infrastructure development, and industrial facilities. Known for its ability to deliver innovative and practical solutions, the company employs over 1000 professionals in the UAE.

Description

* Strategic Leadership: Providing clear strategic direction and leadership within the organization, setting goals, objectives, and performance metrics that align with the company's vision and mission.
* Operational Management: Overseeing and coordinating various operational functions such as HR, procurement, inventory, and accounts to support construction activities efficiently.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders to enhance the company's reputation and foster long-term business partnerships.
* Team Leadership and Development: Leading and mentoring a team of managers and employees, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Market and Risk Analysis: Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks, and adjusting business strategies accordingly.
* Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and preparing and presenting reports and financial analyses to the senior management team.
* Innovation and Process Improvement: Driving innovation and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
* Representation and Networking: Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to promote brand awareness and establish thought leadership.

Job Offer
* Competitive Salary & benefits
* Senior-Level Position: Significant influence over company strategy and operations.
* Close Collaboration: Opportunity to work directly with the CEO/MD.
* Leadership Role: Leading and mentoring a high-performing team.
* Travel Opportunities: The role may involve travel as required.
* Dynamic Environment: Work in a growing, multinational organization with diverse operational functions

The successful candidate for the General Manager - Operations role will be an experienced leader with 15-20 years of managerial experience in the construction and contracting industry, preferably with a background in the GCC region.

They will hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, with a Master's degree or MBA being preferred. This individual will demonstrate a hands-on leadership style, combining strategic acumen with persistence and perseverance.

They will be action-oriented, capable of making decisive decisions, and have a visionary perspective that enables them to navigate complex issues clearly. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, as is the ability to excel in a high-performance, team-oriented environment?

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.