Lead Civil Engineer Muscat University

Roles & Responsibilities

1- / Project Governance & Controls

• • Provide structured monthly and quarterly reports to the Steering Committee
• Present project performance dashboards covering schedule, cost, risk, and quality metrics
• Escalate strategic risks, claims exposure, and critical delays for executive decision-making
• Seek Board approvals for major variations, budget adjustments, and contract amendments
• Ensure alignment of project execution with national development and Omanisation objectives

2- / Project Governance & Controls

• • Maintain full oversight of project governance framework and compliance procedures
• Lead master schedule monitoring and critical path management
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting accuracy
• Implement structured risk management and mitigation strategies
• Ensure transparent documentation and audit readiness
• Conduct regular project audits and lessons learned sessions

3- Technical & Delivery Oversight

• • Provide executive supervision of civil, structural, and infrastructure works
• Ensure strict compliance with approved designs and quality standards
• Oversee integration of civil, architectural, and MEP systems
• Ensure infrastructure systems including roads and utilities meet regulatory standards
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize designs

4- Commercial & Contract Management

• • Review and endorse variation orders and contractor claims before Board submission
• Monitor contractual compliance and performance indicators
• Oversee interim payment certifications and cost validation
• Support dispute avoidance and strategic resolution planning

5- Quality, HSE & Compliance

• • Ensure compliance with Omani regulations and authority approvals
• Oversee implementation of QA/QC systems and reporting mechanisms
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all contractors
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards

6- Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

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Desired Candidate Profile

b>Position Title/b> /p>

Lead Civil Engineer/p>

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b>Reports to/b> /p>

VC/p>

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b>1. Purpose of the Position/b> /p>

This role is the Client s senior executive on-site, leading project delivery, governance, risk, finance, and coordination for a prestigious University Campus. Ensure on-time, on-budget execution with full transparency to leadership./p>

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b>Experience &b> Qualification:/b> /b> /p>

• • Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master s preferred)
• Omani National (mandatory)
• Professional Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience with executive-level project responsibility
• Experience reporting to Boards or Steering Committees is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 / MS Project
• AutoCAD / Revit knowledge preferred
• Fluency in English & Arabic
• Good knowledge in MEP and Facility Management

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b>Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates./b> /p>

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