Job Description

The Role

Position Title:

General Manager - Construction Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: up to 70K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications plus competitive staff welfare structure Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: One of the leading construction and real estate development firm based in the UAE specializing in the execution of large-scale high-rise residential projects. : o Drive overall construction strategy and long-term planning for high-rise developments, overseeing pre-construction, feasibility, constructability, resource allocation, and risk management. o Ensure successful execution of towers and complex projects from start to handover, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring compliance with UAE codes and regulatory approvals. o Implement best-in-class construction methodologies, governance, KPIs, and cost controls; lead procurement, contract negotiations, value engineering, QA/QC, and enforce strong HSE standards across all sites. o Manage key relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, and authorities; present progress and risks to executives; lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering high performance and continuous improvement



Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred; Professional certifications (PMP, RICS, ICE, CIOB) are an advantage. o 15 years of construction leadership experience, with atleast 7-10 years of experience in the UAE market. o Proven track record overseeing high-rise buildings (40+ storeys preferred) and complex mixed-use developments. o In-depth knowledge of UAE construction regulations, authority processes, and strong relationships with top developers and contractors.

About the company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.