Managing Director
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About the Role
A confidential company in Dubai seeks a Managing Director to lead large-scale construction projects and drive business growth. The role requires 20+ years of construction experience, including 10 years in senior executive leadership with a Tier 1 contractor.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's strategic business plan, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
- Provide executive leadership across project delivery, commercial, operations, finance, business development, procurement, and support functions.
- Ensure the successful execution of large scale construction projects, meeting quality, cost, schedule, and safety objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, developers, consultants, government authorities, and strategic partners.
- Drive business development initiatives, identify new opportunities, and oversee tendering and contract negotiations.
- Lead operational excellence initiatives to improve project performance, efficiency, risk management, and client satisfaction.
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, cash flow, and overall business profitability.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, UAE regulations, health and safety standards, and quality management systems.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor senior leadership teams, fostering a high performance culture.
- Report business performance, strategic initiatives, and key risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience within the construction industry
- At least 10 years in a senior executive leadership role with a Tier 1 main contractor
- Demonstrated experience managing large scale building projects in the UAE
- Proven experience delivering projects for Emaar is highly preferred
- Strong commercial, contractual, and operational management experience
- Extensive knowledge of UAE construction regulations, FIDIC contracts, and industry best practices
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Overview
- The Managing Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring the successful delivery of large scale construction projects while driving sustainable business growth and profitability. The role is accountable for operational e
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience within the construction industry
- At least 10 years in a senior executive leadership role with a Tier 1 main contractors
- Demonstrated experience managing large scale building projects in the UAE
- Proven experience delivering projects for Emaar is highly preferred
- Strong commercial, contractual, and operational management experience
- Extensive knowledge of UAE construction regulations, FIDIC contracts, and industry best practices
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company's strategic business plan, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability
- Provide executive leadership across project delivery, commercial, operations, finance, business development, procurement, and support functions
- Ensure the successful execution of large scale construction projects, meeting quality, cost, schedule, and safety objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, developers, consultants, government authorities, and strategic partners
- Drive business development initiatives, identify new opportunities, and oversee tendering and contract negotiations
- Lead operational excellence initiatives to improve project performance, efficiency, risk management, and client satisfaction
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, cash flow, and overall business profitability
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, UAE regulations, health and safety standards, and quality management systems
- Recruit, develop, and mentor senior leadership teams, fostering a high performance culture
- Report business performance, strategic initiatives, and key risks
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