General Manager

Antal International is partnering with a well-established business group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with a legacy spanning more than four decades across construction, energy & industrial, automotive, real estate, retail and investment sectors. Its contracting business has been active in the UAE construction, delivering residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial and infrastructure-related projects for government and private-sector clients.

Salary - AED 80,000 to AED 95,000 + Benefits + Bonus

We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Contracting to provide strategic and operational leadership for the contracting business.

• Lead the overall business strategy, operations and long-term growth of the contracting business.
• Drive profitability, P&L performance, budgeting and financial management.
• Lead senior functional teams and ensure effective execution of business plans.
• Oversee complex and large-scale construction projects, ensuring delivery within time and budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, PMCs, subcontractors and government authorities.
• Identify business opportunities, strategic partnerships and avenues for sustainable growth.
• Establish performance targets and drive operational excellence across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering
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  Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 15+ years of experience in construction/contracting, including significant senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale and complex projects
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• Strong commercial, financial and strategic management capabilities.
• Experience managing senior functional teams and multiple business functions.
• Strong UAE/GCC construction market experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• PMP certification is an advantage.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.