Chief Engineer-Roads Construction (Civil Engineering)
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Job Purpose: To supervise and evaluate the design and construction of highway and internal road projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards, quality requirements, and project timelines.
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Job Purpose
To supervise and evaluate the design and construction of highway and internal road projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards, quality requirements, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee road construction projects from initiation to handover, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and quality standards
- Monitor project progress, perform schedule variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions for delays
- Review and evaluate designs, drawings, and traffic diversion plans for road projects
- Ensure compliance with specifications, materials standards, and QA/QC procedures during all project phases
- Conduct site inspections to monitor construction quality, safety, and progress
- Manage project risks, maintain risk registers, and implement mitigation plans
- Coordinate with internal departments, government entities, consultants, and contractors
- Lead project meetings, define communication plans, and ensure proper reporting and documentation
- Oversee project handover processes, including inspections, snag lists, and Defect Notification Period (DNP) follow-up
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and information security requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in roads/highways construction and project management
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and construction supervision skills
- Expertise in highway and road infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of quality standards, inspection, and testing procedures
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
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