Senior Administration & Welfare Manager - Construction/Oil & Gas

We are seeking a Senior Administration and welfare Head — a senior HR–Operations hybrid leader responsible for managing the company’s extensive blue-collar workforce of over 40,000 technicians/blue collar workers

This is a strategic and operational leadership role focused on bringing structure, discipline, and efficiency to Blue Collar Workforce management — covering accommodation, meals, welfare, deployment, and performance analytics.

It blends human resource governance with business operations control, ensuring welfare excellence and operational precision.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Operations & Governance

• Oversee and monitor Blue Collar Workforce deployment, utilization, and daily performance across multiple projects.
• Establish data-driven systems for manpower forecasting, allocation, and productivity tracking.
• Manage large-scale logistics such as accommodation, meals (150,000+ daily), and transport operations with zero-error tolerance.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for Blue Collar Workforce welfare administration across all company sites.

Blue Collar Workforce Welfare & Administration

• Ensure high standards of living conditions, hygiene, catering quality, and health & safety across worker facilities.
• Maintain a structured system for accommodation planning, food distribution, and welfare budgeting.
• Partner with procurement to manage vendors and coordinate with facility management and catering partners.

Leadership, Relations & Discipline

• Act as a bridge between HR, Operations, and Project Management to align Blue Collar Workforce deployment with project needs.
• Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement among the blue-collar workforce.
• Handle workforce grievances, morale issues, and communication through structured engagement programs.

Strategic Transformation

• Lead the initiative to shift workforce management under structured HR governance, away from ad hoc site control.
• Introduce digital systems and analytics for accurate manpower reporting and operational forecasting.
• Identify gaps in manpower efficiency and implement continuous optimization strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Background: Ex-Army / Defense Officer OR Senior Operations / Business Head experienced in managing large-scale manpower operations.
• Experience: 20+ years total experience, with at least 15 years in construction, industrial, or facilities operations.
• Leadership Traits: Structured, disciplined, analytical, and people-oriented.
• Education: Graduate in Business, HR, or Engineering preferred.
• Personality: Mature, calm, firm decision-maker capable of commanding respect and driving process discipline.

Success Indicators

• Smooth integration of workforce operations into HR governance.
• Zero major discrepancies in food, accommodation, or manpower utilization.
• Improved Blue Collar Workforce retention, satisfaction, and productivity.
• Enhanced data visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Tangible efficiency and cost improvements in welfare management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED40,000.00 per month

Experience:

• managing more than 20,000 blue collar workforce: 10 years (Required)
• welfare & administration management of blue collared workers: 10 years (Required)
• catering companies and food quality: 10 years (Required)
• Ensure high standards of living conditions: 10 years (Required)
• Manage large-scale logistics such as accommodation: 10 years (Required)
• manage effective transportation for the workers: 10 years (Required)