General Manager - Landscape & Water features

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Business Leadership:

• Formulate business strategies and market-competitive plans in alignment with company goals.
• Develop the Annual Business Plan and Budget for the Landscape & Swimming Pool Division.
• Drive the achievement of business targets and ensure sustained profitability and growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base within the GCC region.

Operations & Project Management:

• Oversee all project execution activities ensuring timely completion within contractual scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage and monitor post-contract project performance with Project Managers and site teams.
• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and specifications, and ensure competitive bid submissions.
• Prepare total cost summaries and present for review and approval of the Executive Director.
• Handle project variations efficiently and ensure smooth communication with clients and consultants.

Procurement & Commercial Management:

• Negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants for finalization of contracts and agreements.
• Supervise procurement and trading of materials, including swimming pool equipment and related supplies.
• Ensure cost control and adherence to procurement policies and contractual terms.

People Management & Administration:

• Direct, control, and supervise all departmental operations under the division.
• Coordinate with Group Corporate functions to manage administrative and financial matters.
• Assess current and future staffing needs based on organizational objectives and budget realities.
• Lead the selection, development, appraisal, and reward of team members in line with merit principles.
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, efficiency, and professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 20 years in the landscaping and water features industry, with at least 10–13 years in the GCC region handling techno-commercial aspects of large-scale Landscape and Swimming Pool projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or General Manager role.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• GCC Driving License is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems will be an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: BD2,000.000 - BD2,500.000 per month