General Manager – Construction & Protective Coatings
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About the Role
The role involves strategic leadership in construction project management, protective coatings, budgeting, and client relationship management, ensuring project delivery and comp.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement business strategies to achieve organizational growth and profitability
- Lead construction and coating operations across multiple projects and locations
- Oversee all construction activities for high rise buildings, luxury hotels, residential complexes, industrial plants, and infrastructure projects
- Manage industrial painting, protective coatings, waterproofing, corrosion protection, fireproofing, and concrete rehabilitation projects
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, project forecasts, and financial plans
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, industry standards, and client requirements
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and support staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in Construction, Industrial Services, and Protective Coatings
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role such as General Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, or Project Director
- Proven experience managing high rise buildings, luxury hotels, residential complexes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects
- Strong track record of delivering large scale projects successfully
- Professional fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Experience working in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries preferred
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Position Summary
- The General Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, business development, and execution of construction and protective coating operations.
- The role requires extensive experience in managing high rise buildings, luxury hotels, residential complexes, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects while ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in construction management, protective coatings, corrosion protection systems, contract administration, project controls, team leadership, and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement business strategies to achieve organizational growth and profitability.
- Lead construction and coating operations across multiple projects and locations.
- Establish operational goals, KPIs, and performance standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
- Oversee all construction activities for high rise buildings, luxury hotels, residential complexes, industrial plants, and infrastructure projects.
- Ensure projects are executed according to approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Monitor project schedules and implement corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
- Resolve technical, contractual, and operational challenges.
- Manage industrial painting, protective coatings, waterproofing, corrosion protection, fireproofing, and concrete rehabilitation projects.
- Ensure compliance with coating specifications, surface preparation standards, and quality requirements.
- Oversee inspection, testing, and quality control activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- MBA or Project Management certification is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI SP, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in Construction, Industrial Services, and Protective Coatings.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role such as General Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, or Project Director.
- Proven experience managing high rise buildings, luxury hotels, residential complexes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.
- Strong track record of delivering large scale projects successfully.
- Experience working in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries preferred.
- Transferable Iqama preferred.
- Professional fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
Technical Skills
- Construction Project Management
- Protective Coatings & Corrosion Protection
- Waterproofing Systems
- Industrial Painting & Surface Preparation
- Contract Administration
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Tendering & Estimation
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Risk Management
- QA/QC Management
- HSE Compliance
- Resource Planning & Scheduling
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication & Presentation Skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue Growth & Profitability
- Project Delivery on Time and Within Budget
- Client Satisfaction & Retention
- Safety Performance (Zero Lost Time Incidents)
- Quality Compliance
- Resource Utilization Efficiency
- Business Development Success Rate
- Employee Performance & Retention
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