General Manager Operations

Job Description : GM OPERATIONS OMAN Omani business group with partnerships with leading international companies, which they represent in a range of sectors including construction, facilities management, manufacturing and infrastructure to furnishing, real estate, consumer products, food distribution, travel, insurance, investments and health care is looking out to hire a "General Manager - Operations - Construction". The main focus of the role is to lead and drive the commercial and operational aspects of the Company’s business in Oman. • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business and guiding the general business strategy. • Develop budgets and ensure their achievement. Ensure Financial & Commercial performance of Company business. • Develop key performance goals, Job Descriptions, Team building, Team motivation and manage the performance of the staff. • Co-ordinate and optimize the functions of various divisions and departments Viz. Estimation, Quantity Surveying, Business Development, Engineering, Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing (MEP), Civil Works, Operations, Logistics, Warehousing, Finance, IT, P&A, and other support functions. • Ensure effective Operation management, Labor Camp management, intelligent planning, daily deployment, transport management and ensure strict Health, Safety, Sanitation and good worker environment within the Camp, Company and at Sites. • Develop and drive Company business plans, business development, market development, consultant reach, presentations to government authorities etc. Meet Consultants, Developers, Contractors, Government Authorities, Municipalities and various other government and semi-government organizations to enhance the business. • Improving and safeguarding the position of the Company in the market and its customer base. • Day to day overall decision making and prioritization. • Co-ordination of activity and implementation of Group initiatives across the business. • Continuous improvement of processes and cost rationalization across the Company. • Co-ordination with other Group Companies and drawing in on synergies for business development and better offering to the customers. • Develop and implement new solutions to meet customer needs. • Ensure mechanization / automation wherever possible and drive innovation through the organization. • Implement the changes in Group Policies and recommendations of the Internal Audit. • Ensure improvement and sustainability of all commercial processes to achieve the budgeted profits / cash flow (with support from the Finance /Accounts team). • Ensure staff / Site performance and monitoring on a continuous basis. • Co-coordinate and prioritize commercial activity across process lines and types. • Oversee regularly Accounts department’s supervision on working capital management i.e., Debt collection, credit control, stock control, Capex & cash management. • Management of key accounts and development of strong networking / business relationships with decision makers / key individuals for the furthering / fostering of mutual business. • Help Divisional Heads / Purchase Head in carrying out major negotiations on the Company’s behalf to bring in best cost savings. • Visit all major customers / potential customers proactively to ensure best service to customers / winning of new projects, delivery of quality services and tap on existing / future opportunities. Originate strategic business development initiatives, particularly, in relation to the Company business being managed and take up relevant opportunities with the Sales and Marketing Manager / Divisional Heads. • Contributing to help Company on technical expertise on business development / acquisitions /new projects / Sales & Marketing / brand management etc. when necessary. • Brand management, social media & Web-site conceptualization, content management, and increasing customer base by helping in networking, relationship management. • Inspiring and leading staff and local functional support. • Ensure team management and ensure all employees work in the interest of the company and customer satisfaction. • Working with HR and P&A to ensure personal and professional development of Company staff. • Ensuring that the Company / all departments are compliant with the Company’s HSE objectives and Quality policy ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001. This is applicable within the organization, especially the camps and at the workplaces. • In-depth understanding of construction engineering, the challenges faced and the strategy / plans to overcome them. • Thorough knowledge of the sector and its competitors. • Excellent communication and written skills. • Proven business, techno-commercial and financial acumen. • Strong understanding of, and alignment with, company’s strategy and values. • Strong track record of leading and motivating teams and managing their performance. • Operational and / or commercial experience at senior management level. • Experience of CAPEX submission analysis and recommendations. • Proven Techno-commercial expertise within industry. • Ability to understand, interpret and analyse Contractual conditions. • Ability to understand, interpret and act upon the Financial Statements which include P&L account, Balance sheet, working capital statement, cash flow statement and other relevant financial statements.

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