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
