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General Manager- Construction

On-site · Manama, Manama, Bahrain

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

General Manager - Construction leads and oversees all construction activities for the Group, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Develop and implement the overall construction strategy, lead a multidisciplinary construction team, oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution, ensure compliance with local codes and safety regulations, manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, monitor performance and profitability, drive continuous improvement, negotiate contracts and change orders, and foster a culture of safety, innovation, and teamwork across all sites. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred); PMP/MCITP or equivalent highly desirable; strong knowledge of construction methodologies and contracts; excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD; fluency in English with Arabic an advantage; minimum 12 years in construction with at least 5 in a senior management role; experience managing multi-million-dinar budgets and complex stakeholder environments.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Professional certification such as PMP, MCITP, or equivalent is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, and project delivery models
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD)
  • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior management role
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects
  • Experience managing multi-million dinar budgets and complex stakeholder environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive performance improvements

Desired Qualifications

  • PMP
  • MCITP
  • Primavera
  • MS Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • English fluency
  • Arabic language advantageous
  • Senior management experience
  • Experience delivering large-scale projects
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