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Job Description

The responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

·       Responsible for leading infrastructure design development, overall management of the infrastructure design services.

·       Responsible for managing the delivery of the design for the numerous projects by verifying consistency in the designs produced by the design team with respect to adherence to the design criteria and required standards.

·       Manages the scope development and tendering process prepared by the senior engineering staff.

·       Develops the scope of engineering work, reports, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements.

·       Prepares and leads in fundamental engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.

·   Ensures all infrastructure design works are comprehensive and discussed with the various engineers for the best implementation and installation of services in coordination with other parties and contractor. May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies in public meetings to support the client.

·       Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and makes reassignments as project needs arise.

·       Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company.

·   Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study.

·       Participates in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.

·       Ensures client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines.

·       Expedites distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager.

·       Understands the clients business goals in order to enhance the project work.

·       Prepares technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management.

·       Acts as Project Managers deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence, etc.

·       Participates regularly in decision making meetings with the client and project management.

·       Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

 Qualifications:

·       Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable university.

·       15+ years of related field engineering experience with at least 5 years of UAE experience.

·       Broad general engineering background and previous supervisory experience in a project engineering role is required

·       Hands on experience in delivering master planning & infrastructure projects

·       The Design Manager (DM) shall be able to independently lead the team to carry out designs of Wet Utilities distribution systems like potable water, firefighting and irrigation networks.

·       Shall be familiar with load demand calculations for large private developments and/ or large government projects.

·       Shall have good experience in creating utility cross sections as per requirements of local authorities in the Gulf region like RTA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi), MOMRA (KSA), etc.

·       Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

·       Professional registration may also be required.

·    Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

·      Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.