Responsibilities:
Reviews and approves discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules on each project.
Maintains appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed. Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.
If assigned to a major program, manages all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required for the program.
Coordinates all discipline staffing requirements for the program.
Monitors the quality and progress of the discipline on each project, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
Works closely with Project Managers to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity. Establishes standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.
Recommends improvements to department procedures.
Supports precontract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
Ensures performance within overhead budgets authorized for the discipline.
Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Program.
May head a committee within the discipline, striving to motivate and educate the assigned personnel.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 15+ years of strong utilities experience including potable water, sewerage, irrigation, stormwater and district cooling.
Advantageous to have dry utilities experience including MV and LV power systems, telecoms and street lighting.
Experience with pumping systems and treatment plants.
The ability to undertake hydraulic calculations/modeling of both pressure and gravity systems.
Experience dealing with Authorities, the Client, Contractors, Consultants.
Very good spoken and written English. The ability to communicate effectively in Arabic would be favorable.
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity Excellent written and oral communications skills
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required
Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.