Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1- / Project Governance & Controls
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
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Desired Candidate Profile
b>Position Title/b> /p>
Lead Civil Engineer/p>
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b>Reports to/b> /p>
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b>1. Purpose of the Position/b> /p>
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./p>
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b>Experience &b> Qualification:/b> /b> /p>
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- 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
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b>Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates./b> /p>
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