General Manager - Joinery & Gypsum Divisions

Role Summary This position will assume full end-to-end Marketting & sales, operational, commercial, and strategic responsibility for the business. Reporting directly to the Owner/Chairman, you will drive business development, streamline project delivery, optimize resource utilization, and safeguard commercial performance. This is a high-impact executive role suited for a seasoned professional capable of managing both high-level client acquisition and site / factory operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Client & Business Acquisition Drive revenue growth by identifying, pitching, and securing new turnkey fit-out opportunities across commercial, corporate, retail, and luxury residential sectors. Leverage existing networks with interior design consultants, project management consultants (PMCs), architects, cost consultants, and main contractors. Lead high-stakes tender presentations, value engineering negotiations, and contract closings. Maintain long-term relationships with key accounts to ensure repeat business and early-stage project involvement. 2. Commercial & Financial Management Oversee the complete commercial lifecycle: estimation, tendering, procurement, variations, valuations, and final account settlements. Protect project profitability through rigorous cost management, value engineering, and variation tracking. Manage cash flow by overseeing timely billing, progress certifications, and active collection of client receivables and retentions. Review and negotiate subcontracts, supplier terms, and high-value procurement packages. 3. Operational & Factory Management Direct and integrate all operational divisions—Joinery/Carpentry Factory, Ceilings & Partitions, and Painting/Finishing. Establish clear project milestones, master programs, and QA/QC protocols to ensure on-time delivery without compromising finishing standards. Monitor site execution, safety protocols (HSE), and material logistics across multiple simultaneous project sites. Resolve complex site issues, authority approvals, and contractor/consultant escalations. 4. Resource & Workforce Optimization Optimize allocation and deployment of the company’s permanent workforce (~75–100 skilled operatives), ensuring high productivity and minimal downtime. Plan equipment, transport, tool, and factory material capacity to meet project schedules efficiently. Lead, mentor, and build accountability across project managers, site engineers, estimators, factory foremen, and administrative staff.

Experience

Minimum 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in the UAE/GCC interior fit-out industry, with at least 10+ years in a senior management leadership role Technical Background: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or Quantity Surveying with business management qualifications. Track Record: Proven history of managing fit-out projects from tender to handover with full P&L accountability for mid-to-large-scale fit-out contractors. Network: Demonstrated, active network of UAE design consultants, main contractors, project managers, and client reps. Core Competencies: Deep technical expertise in bespoke joinery/carpentry, detailed knowledge of FIDIC/UAE construction contracts, strong commercial negotiation skills, and executive leadership capability. Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken). Arabic or South Asian languages are an added advantage for workforce communication. Employment Type Full-time

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