Operations Manager – Construction

We're recruiting an Operations Manager – Construction for one of our clients, a leading construction company based in Muscat, Oman.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading construction organization that specializes in innovative infrastructure and project management solutions. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality engineering services with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and excellence across residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Oman.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across the trading division, interior fit-out projects, and small-scale construction sites, ensuring alignment with company goals and client commitments
  
• Coordinate between the trading/warehouse team, project teams, and finance and procurement teams to ensure smooth cross-functional operations
  
• Oversee procurement, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure consistent material availability and competitive pricing
  
• Monitor market pricing trends for key materials (cement, steel, tiles, fittings, etc.) and support pricing and purchasing decisions
  
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of interior fit-out projects from handover to completion
  
• Coordinate with designers, clients, and site teams to ensure fit-out works meet design specifications, timelines, and budgets
  
• Manage subcontractors (carpentry, MEP, painting, flooring, joinery, etc.), including scope agreements, quality checks, and payment milestones
  
• Oversee the planning and execution of small-scale construction and renovation projects, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and approvals
  
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material allocation across active construction sites
  
• Liaise with consultants, engineers, and relevant Omani authorities (e.g., municipalities and utility authorities) as required for permits, inspections, and approvals
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field
  
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in the construction industry (Omani experience is preferred)
  
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams
  
• Strong understanding of construction processes, material specifications, and interior fit-out trades
  
• Experience within the fashion, luxury, retail, hospitality, or lifestyle sectors is highly preferred
  

Benefits

• Employee benefits as per the Oman Labor Law
  
• Competitive salary