General Manager Civil Contracting

Roles Responsibilities The General Manager Civil Contracting leads the overall operations strategy and business growth of the Civil Contracting Division under Galadari Ventures The role is accountable for driving project profitability operational excellence client satisfaction and sustainable expansion of the contracting portfolio This includes full P L ownership execution oversight across multiple projects and leadership of engineering commercial and site teams to deliver projects safely on time and within budget The position demands a commercially astute leader capable of steering largescale civil projects while building organizational capability ensuring compliance and strengthening the company s market presence in the UAE construction sector 1 Strategic Business Leadership Develop and execute the division s business strategy in alignment with Galadari Ventures overall goals Lead annual business planning budgeting and financial performance tracking Identify new business opportunities partnerships and bids to expand the contracting portfolio Drive cost efficiency and margin improvement across projects 2 Project Execution Operations Management Oversee endtoend delivery of all civil projects ensuring adherence to safety quality and time standards Review and approve project schedules budgets procurement plans and cash flows Implement robust project governance reporting and risk control mechanisms Ensure compliance with local authority regulations Dubai Municipality DCD Trakhees etc 3 People Organizational Development Lead mentor and develop project engineering and site management teams Foster a resultsoriented culture with accountability and collaboration across functions Drive workforce planning training and succession for critical project roles 4 Client Stakeholder Management Build and sustain strong relationships with clients consultants subcontractors and regulatory authorities Represent the company in negotiations contract discussions and key external forums Ensure timely resolution of project escalations and contractual issues 5 Governance Compliance Ensure strict adherence to HSE quality and compliance standards across all sites Work closely with Finance HR and Procurement to maintain cost discipline and operational integrity Provide accurate project and financial reporting to the CEO and Board Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering Master s in Construction Management or MBA preferred 20 25 years of experience in civil contracting with at least 15 years in a senior leadership or GMlevel role Proven track record in managing multiple mediumtolarge projects commercial industrial or infrastructure Strong commercial contractual and financial acumen Deep understanding of UAE construction regulations safety standards and market dynamics Excellent leadership stakeholder management and decisionmaking skills