Chief Engineer- Road Construction

Strategy

• Implement comprehensive project risk management procedures including identification, qualitative analysis, mitigation planning, and maintenance of the project risk register using the enterprise Active Risk Manager system.
• Evaluate the operational readiness of major projects, providing adjustment instructions and feedback to enhance overall project performance.
• Identify communication protocols and establish correspondence policies, reporting structures, and periodic meetings across project stakeholders.

Operations

• Review and validate project designs and drawings, coordinating with contractors to implement necessary technical adjustments.
• Supervise on-site work execution and perform regular field inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety procedures, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to fulfil all handover requirements, including documentation, punch lists, and technical inspections.
• Ensure the implementation of inspection and testing programs during construction, overseeing material compliance and quality control activities.
• Review and approve traffic diversions during project execution, ensuring proper alignment with RTA safety and diversion protocols.
• Monitor monthly progress against the project schedule baseline, conduct variance analysis, investigate delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee application of Value Engineering for Roads Department projects under construction and submit insights to relevant committees.
• Track project defects during the Defect Notification Period (DNP), ensuring all outstanding works and snags are resolved effectively.

Process And Product Improvement

• Conduct lessons-learned evaluations from completed projects to identify design or material issues, recommend improvements, and replicate successful practices in future projects.
• Invite and lead kick-off meetings, providing technical orientation to project teams on roles, procedures, reporting requirements, and communication protocols.
• Guide and mentor engineers and technicians to proactively resolve site-level issues and promote effective project management practices.
• Support the maintenance team in identifying defects and repair requirements post completion, ensuring project longevity and sustainability.
• Periodically analyze project performance using OPMS and recommend process simplification, system upgrades, or procedural innovations to improve delivery.
• Supervise inspection and testing activities to ensure that all construction materials and workmanship meet RTA’s quality and technical specifications.

• Physical Working Conditions

• Highly field-intensive role requiring regular site visits to active road and infrastructure project locations across Dubai.
• Work involves on-site inspections, quality audits, traffic diversion reviews, and direct contractor engagement to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Ensure rapid intervention at project sites during emergencies and incidents within the project area and coordinate effectively with the concerned teams to manage and resolve such situations .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/master's degree in civil engineering and Transportation Engineering
• 10 years of experience in road/highway construction and project management

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