Description
We are seeking a Principal Consultant - Project Management to oversee design aspects of infrastructure projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
Responsibilities
Design Oversight & Coordination
- Monitor and ensure correctness, completeness, and compliance with scope
- Review and comment on design documents and drawings; ensure revisions are incorporated
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for technical support and design validation
Project Management
- Lead design-related activities during different stages of the project
- Prepare and review project strategies, technical proposals, and lifecycle cost analyses
- Attend client meetings and convey project submission milestones to various team leads
- Ensure design teams adhere to project programme
- Flag up change requests to Commercial and Project Management teams
- Help form Variations and EOTs
Technical Leadership
- Propose alternative materials/systems to optimize design, operations, and maintenance
- Conduct risk analysis and provide technical input for safety in design aspects
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage IPD team within GCC, India
- Attend meetings with clients, consultants, and sub-consultants
- Present technical solutions and design strategies to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- 12 to 15 years of experience in infrastructure design management, preferably with consultancy and contractor exposure
- Professionally qualified Engineer or having started the journey towards the same
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of infrastructure systems (roads, utilities, structures)
- Proficiency in design tools (AutoCAD, ACC)
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- Familiarity with design coordination, cost estimation, and technical documentation