General Manager - Projects

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Employee Benefits as per the Oman Labor Law
• Competitive Salary