General Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Headway Contracting
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL MANAGER
REPORTS TO:
CEO
Job Summary:
The General Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing the entire operations of the business to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Hires and trains new employees in the operation with managerial and supervisory roles.
- Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.
- Confirms performance evaluations of direct reports in a timely and constructive manner.
- Confirms discipline and termination of employees as recommended by Line Manager in accordance with company policy.
- Plans and organizes daily activities related to operations.
- Measures productivity and work results of sites and technical staffs by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports.
- Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
- Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful operations.
- Oversees the shipping and receiving functions.
- Determines labor needs to meet operational goals.
- Assists with budget preparation for operations unit.
- Involved in the decisionmaking in the acquisition of projects.
- Set KPI's for the Sales team and determine targets, strategies and goals.
- Assists with, or prepares and updates, organizations operational systems, manual and policies.
- Ensures that supplies and materials requisition of sites are as per requirement and budget
- Designs and implements office and operation policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.
- Keeps management informed by reviewing and analysing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requires Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
- Extensive knowledge of operations and office management.
- Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set company goals.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Qualifications:
- At least 5+ years of related experience in a similar role preferably from a fitout company.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required; M.B.A. preferred.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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