GM Operations and Projects

Construction and Realestate

location_onRas Al Khamiah, Ras Al Khaimah

work_outlineFull time

Market leader in Aluminim and Facade manufacturing and installation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
PMP Certification is considered an advantage.
Minimum 15 years of experience in façade operations, project execution, or project management within the façade industry.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or senior leadership role.
Proven GCC experience with reputable façade contractors or specialist façade companies.
Demonstrated experience delivering high-rise, complex, and landmark façade projects.
Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
Strong network and working relationships with leading façade system suppliers, manufacturers, and key vendors within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Projects Management

Direct and manage multiple façade projects simultaneously, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, schedule, and operational objectives.
Develop and implement operational strategies to improve project delivery, resource utilization, productivity, and overall efficiency.
Monitor project performance through established KPIs, progress tracking, and reporting systems.
Lead project recovery initiatives when projects face delays, resource constraints, supply chain challenges, or operational risks.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, company procedures, and industry standards.
Support operational decision-making to ensure successful project execution and timely delivery.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as the central coordination/authority point between Engineering, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Installation, QA/QC, and Project Management teams.
Ensure alignment of all project stakeholders toward common project objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
Facilitate effective communication across departments to proactively resolve technical, operational, procurement, and scheduling challenges.
Drive collaboration between factory operations and project teams to ensure seamless execution and efficient resource deployment.

Façade Engineering & Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance and strategic direction on façade systems, engineering solutions, material selection, constructability, and value optimization.
Support engineering teams in identifying technical risks related to:
- Water leakage and weather performance
- Structural performance
- Thermal performance
- Air infiltration
- Fire safety requirements
- Buildability and installation challenges
Review engineering proposals and direct stakeholders toward technically sound and practical solutions.
Ensure compliance with relevant international, local, and project-specific façade codes, standards, and regulations.
Support decision-making on system selection, bespoke solutions, and complex façade applications.

Project Delivery & Landmark Project Execution

Lead the successful execution of high-rise, complex, and landmark façade projects throughout the GCC.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, production, logistics, installation, and QA/QC teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
Drive project planning, resource allocation, and execution strategies across all active projects.
Ensure operational readiness and successful mobilization of resources for project milestones.
Identify and mitigate project execution risks to maintain delivery commitments.

Stakeholder & Client Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, developers, system suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Represent the company during high-level client meetings, project reviews, technical discussions, and operational planning sessions.
Demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Successfully manage stakeholder expectations while ensuring project objectives and company interests are achieved.
Resolve technical, operational, and scheduling challenges through effective stakeholder engagement.

Supply Chain & Procurement Management

Oversee supply chain planning to ensure timely procurement and availability of materials and services.
Leverage established industry relationships with leading façade system suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and specialist vendors.
Monitor material procurement schedules and identify potential supply chain risks.
Support supplier evaluation, vendor development, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ensure material availability aligns with production and project delivery requirements.

Production, Capacity & Resource Management

Collaborate with factory and production teams to align manufacturing output with project demands.
Monitor production planning, factory utilization, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Conduct capacity studies and resource forecasting to support project schedules and business growth.
Optimize manpower, equipment, subcontractor, production, logistics, and operational resources across multiple projects.
Ensure manufacturing capabilities and installation resources are effectively managed to meet business objectives.
Monitor operational expenditure (OPEX) and drive productivity improvements without compromising quality or delivery performance.

Risk Management & Compliance

Conduct operational and project risk assessments throughout project lifecycles.
Develop mitigation strategies for technical, operational, production, logistics, installation, and supply chain risks.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
Promote a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
Lead lessons learned initiatives and implement best practices across the organization.

Technical Knowledge Requirements

Strong knowledge of:

Ref: JN-092026-1166106