Lead Civil Engineer

1. Purpose of the Position

This role is the Client’s senior executive on-site, leading project delivery, governance, risk, finance, and coordination for a prestigious University Campus. Ensure on-time, on-budget execution with full transparency to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1-    Project Governance & Controls

• • Provide structured monthly and quarterly reports to the Steering Committee
  • Present project performance dashboards covering schedule, cost, risk, and quality metrics
  • Escalate strategic risks, claims exposure, and critical delays for executive decision-making
  • Seek Board approvals for major variations, budget adjustments, and contract amendments
  • Ensure alignment of project execution with national development and Omanisation objectives

2-    Project Governance & Controls

• • Maintain full oversight of project governance framework and compliance procedures
  • Lead master schedule monitoring and critical path management
  • Oversee cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting accuracy
  • Implement structured risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure transparent documentation and audit readiness
  • Conduct regular project audits and lessons learned sessions

3-    Technical & Delivery Oversight

• • Provide executive supervision of civil, structural, and infrastructure works
  • Ensure strict compliance with approved designs and quality standards
  • Oversee integration of civil, architectural, and MEP systems
  • Ensure infrastructure systems including roads and utilities meet regulatory standards
  • Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize designs

4-    Commercial & Contract Management

• • Review and endorse variation orders and contractor claims before Board submission
  • Monitor contractual compliance and performance indicators
  • Oversee interim payment certifications and cost validation
  • Support dispute avoidance and strategic resolution planning

5-    Quality, HSE & Compliance

• • Ensure compliance with Omani regulations and authority approvals
  • Oversee implementation of QA/QC systems and reporting mechanisms
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all contractors
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards

6- Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

Experience & Qualification:

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • Omani National (mandatory)
  • Professional Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of experience with executive-level project responsibility
  • Experience reporting to Boards or Steering Committees is highly desirable
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 / MS Project
  • AutoCAD / Revit knowledge preferred
  • Fluency in English & Arabic
  • Good knowledge in MEP and Facility Management

Key Performance

• Delivery within approved schedule and budget parameters
• Effective risk mitigation and minimized claims exposure
• High stakeholder and Board satisfaction
• Compliance with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Achievement of Omanisation and strategic development targets (e.g., 70% local workforce)

Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.