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General Manager – Projects
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Were 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 departments estimation quality BOQ accuracy and risk assessment rigor across all active tenders
- Monitor the post-contracts departments IPA submission cycle variation register currency and EOT claim preparation for all active projects
- Oversee the Procurement departments 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 Groups 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 Groups regulatory standing is maintained without interruption
- Oversee the IT departments 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
- Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Proven 1520 years of experience in the construction industry
- 48 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
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Proven 1520 years of experience in the construction industry 48 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
