Civil Engineer

Job profile:
The appointee will be leading a team to plan, direct, organize and manage civil and building facility maintenance activities for the terminals cost-effectively; and to provide a well-maintained and efficient working environment with reliable and satisfactory quality in achieving company goals.

Main duties and responsibilities:

 Organizing and managing construction projects, renovation, and civil and building facility maintenance works; and providing professional advice for formulating maintenance strategy.

 Preparing tender documents and monitoring contractors to carry out project/maintenance works.

 Providing input for evaluation and appointment of consultants and contractors, and manage tender related issues.

 Formulating CAPEX and OPEX (R&M) for the engineering and maintenance activities.

 Monitoring safety, environmental, and construction standard and practices, and make recommendation for further improvement.

 Liaising with end users, consultants, and contractors.

 Liaising and negotiating with relevant government/statutory bodies for licenses, permits, and interfaces with adjacent government/statutory contracts regarding civil and building facilities of the terminals.

 Ensuring effective budget control and timely completion through effective resources allocation/project management skills.

 Reviewing and planning schedule for all terminals facilities upgrade and maintenance to support the company development needs.

 Setting up and ensuring procedures and contingency plans are in place and complied with statutory requirements.

 Taking up ad hoc projects or assignments in all engineering and maintenance related aspects when required.

Education and/or Experience:

 Degree holder majoring in Civil or Structural Engineering.

 Civil engineer charter ship, or equivalent professional qualification.

 Minimum 10 years’ relevant working experience (preferred with at least 3 years in container terminal) with 5 years management experience in multi-national companies.

 Familiar with construction trade practices and general standards.

 Possesses good construction project management, communication and interpersonal skills.

 Preferred with strong technical know-how on civil structures and terminal facilities.

 Initiative, innovative and result-oriented.

 Mature and able to work independently and under pressure.

 Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic.

 Possesses good performance track record with previous employers.