Transportation Design Manager

Job description / Role

Job Objective:

Supports the Design Management Group in providing direction and management of all design aspects related to transportation, highways, expressways and/or intersections for the Lusail project. Interfaces with the consultants design teams to monitor schedule and performance. Works with Project and Program Level Teams to identify potential risk areas and works to identify mitigation measures for implementation. A key function is to manage the responses to design RFIs, review/comment on change orders, and provide overall supervision for the design direct reports.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for overall management of the transportation design services required by managing a group of technical specialists.
Responsible for management of the delivery of the design of the various portions of the projects by verifying consistency in the design with respect to adherence to the design criteria and required standards.
Manages the scope development and tendering process by the engineering staff for procurement of the design consultants as well as third party reviewers.
Participates in the VE and manage all VE studies, constructability and other workshops; and drives the on-schedule submittal of the design deliverables.
Keeps Project Management Team informed as to changes made in the field to ensure timely processing of contract change orders.
Maintains overall knowledge of: drawings, specifications, general contracts and time schedules.
Manages the responses to design RFIs and reviews/comments on change orders,
Ensures all transportation 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.
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of the project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
Provide necessary technical support and design review / audit services to Project Management Team ensuring the correctness and quality of implementation of requirements.
Supports the SPM Engineering and interfaces in performing other tasks as deemed necessary related transportation aspects of the project.

Requirements

Experience and Qualification:

BSc Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical degree. Registration as a professional engineer required
15 years of related work experience, including demonstrated experience in a key management role
Proven ability to perform in a management role, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required. In addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
Experience in transportations-related design and/or construction commensurate with the construction of large industrial or infrastructural projects with demonstrated experience in design highways, expressways and/or intersections.

About the Company

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