We are currently hiring a Regional Operations Manager for our client, a reputable construction company based in Dubai.

Reporting To: Business Unit Manager

Role Purpose:

The role involves full responsibility for all the operational related activities of the Contracting Business, which includes:

• Responsible for all SHEQ matters, relating to operations.
• Responsible for technical matters relating to operational activities.
• Responsible for financial performance of operation teams – to ensure outputs is achieved or bettered as per estimation, control costs and budgetary targets gets achieved.
• Responsible for controlling and developing Human Resources within the operational teams.
• Responsible for all execution related matters of operations:

• • Planning (incl. logistics) and scheduling
  • Utilizing Equipment (Plant) and human resources in a cost-effective manner
  • Productivity
  • Training & Development of human resources and procedures to improve operational    performance.
  • To provide required input for estimation of Projects.
  • To maintain and enhance existing client relationships and to develop relationships with new clients, to improve and expand business dealings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Appropriate contracting and engineering-related professional qualifications.
• Demonstrated commercial and contractual expertise, including experience with FIDIC.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in road and infrastructure projects, including at least 5 years in an Operations Manager role with Tier One companies.
• Demonstrated managerial and operational experience in road and infrastructure projects, preferably involving RTA projects.
• Proven experience in business development and the establishment of new business opportunities.
• Ability to perform effectively under high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of successfully managing delivering of projects, relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Formal technical engineering qualification with a strong engineering background.
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE).