General Manager (VAC-A948)

Job description

Our client is a Group of Companies Based in Bahrain and operating in various industries including construction, technology, security, business training. They are currently recruiting for a General Manager to be based at the offices in Manama, Bahrain, and also working on various construction sites.

Responsible for: 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for overall management of project sby ensuring terms and conditions of the contracts are met and financial goals are achieved within the constraints set. 
• Also to ensure the project completes on time within the budgeted costs and to the specified quality. 

Primary Objective:

• To apply technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams on conventional and unconventional projects.
• Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing assistance. 
• Functions as a mentor to technical professionals to assist in their training and development.

Working Hours: 

• 48 hours a week, starting early morning.
• You may have to work overtime during evenings, nights and weekends. 

Job Duties

• Responsible for planning work schedules of project and supervise the work of a large technical staff.
• To be target-oriented, be fully responsible for planning and implementing strategies to achieve the target assigned by directors and the top management on efficient and timely manner basis.
• Responsible to maintain of project direction, anticipating and taking necessary steps to manage and handle relevant matters including public relations and stakeholder.
• To ensure project are carried out in line and accordance with projects’ goal and client’s policies and specifications.
• Responsible for the formulation of corporate policies and the company’s direction.
• Manage appointment and termination of subcontractors.
• Liaise with Sub Contractors, Government officials and relevant parties to identify and solve problems and any other matters to ensure smooth implementation of project.
• Ability to direct inspections and achieve compliance with contracts, construction plans, materials and specifications.
• Ability to interpret, enforce applicable laws, ordinances and standard relative to the construction.
• To plan, assigns, lay out and effectively supervise and direct exacting reports and recommendations.
• To prepare appropriate comprehensive / progress reports as required by client, government official and relevant parties.
• To liaise with contractors, client and the general public and to establish and maintain good working relations.
• Ability to work in high visibility and stress situations.
• Undertake all other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the management. 

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent

Experience:

• Extensive previous experience in management of major projects.

Specific Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and geological, as they relate to public works projects.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of Quality Control Assurance.
• Knowledge of the modern methods, materials and equipment employed in infra, bridges or other heavy construction.
• Knowledge of effective principle and methods utilized in inspecting major construction projects.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, roads, tracks, bridges and other public work facilities
• Knowledge of Asphalt recycling operations and how to get it approved and working 

Job Benefits

• The salary will be based on previous skills and experience
  
• Relocation package provided

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: General Manager - VAC-A948. We look forward to hearing from you!