Lead Civil Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Civil Engineer is Responsible for Site Civil construction of project's (Substations, HVDC, SVC, STATCOM,...) buildings, Foundations and utilities, etc. ITO/OTR phases.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate during ITO Phase, the civil work for tendering, bidding, should cost estimation, Qty survey/take-off.
• In-depth knowledge of scope identification, specification/claims analysis, construction and Tender write up/DOR.
• Analyze and carry out Estimation/ pricing, price build-up & construction estimation/strategy. on either customer site and/or GEV office.
• Actively manage Site civil construction activities during project OTR phase and participation in ITO phase as needed, including but not limited to Control of Subcontractors progress and oversight/planning of Site resources, reporting, liaise with other project stakeholders (e.g. Client, Site Consultant, Project Management, MEP, Engineering, EHS, Quality,..etc).
• Utilize & develop in-depth knowledge of civil technical aspects. Use prior experience and acquire technical expertise to execute the construction strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish Estimation and execution works.
• Supervise & inspect Civil works execution maintaining QA/QC and EHS requirements including ability to carry out Civil items QS/take-off and invoices validation
• Prepare and timely provide Site Reports/documentation and accurate internal and external reports (Daily, Bi Weekly, Monthly, 3 weeks lookahead Incidents, PTW, QA/QC..etc).
• Understand Contractual T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and attend technical & progress meetings internal as well as with Customers.
• Ensure all in-Site activities are carried out safely complying with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.
• Provide expert consultation on complex projects.
• Planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by Site assignments.
• Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality.
• Support the business growth initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in 380kv Substation
• Strong knowledge in Civil works Estimation, QS, resources planning/Estimate
• Strong knowledge in Civil works construction include liaison with MEP and electrical equipment installation activities.
• Valid driver's license and passport
• Fluent English

• Has the knowledge and skill to actively support site visits, missions, presentations & be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise.
• Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc...).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD & MS Office Software Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel
• Fluency in Arabic
• Ability to work under pressure; Take ownership of onsite activities
• Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work over-time
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills