About the job
SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.
Context
In Saudi Arabia, SYSTRA has been ever present for more than 20 years and continues to expand and play its part in helping the Kingdom achieve its 2030 vision. With 400+ employees SYSTRA is involved in many of the Kingdoms iconic projects.
Within our Mobility and Railway business, we have an opportunity to assist the Client with PMC services for a Transportation/Infrastructure Department to be based in Abha. In this scope, we are looking for a Senior Project Engineer.
Missions/Main Duties
- Assist in leading the PMC scope for roads and transportation infrastructure from inception to implementation including the underground civil utility projects.
- Collaborate closely with our internal teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders to fully understand project requirements and create innovative design solutions that satisfy client requirements and fully satisfies local codes and standards.
- Ensure smooth coordination with consultants, making sure they adhere to project timelines and meet our clients’ high-quality standards.
- Support to ensure design deliverables are provided by the consultants in accordance with their Contract and district and sub-district program requirements.
- Coordinate design and construction work with the other projects in the delivery program.
- Conduct regular design review meetings where you will provide technical guidance and support to our clients, consultants, contractors and team members.
- Proactively monitor and track project progress, promptly identify and resolve any design-related challenges or conflicts that may arise and report timeously on these.
- Efficiently manage and maintain meticulous project documentation, including design records, change orders, and necessary approvals.
- Maintain strict compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations to guarantee the success of each project.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and integration of various design elements to achieve seamless progression from design, construction to final handover.
- Compilation and presentation of reports and visual presentations regarding designs, design reviews, cost analysis and progress on project tasks.
- Comply with client’s governance requirements.
Profile/Skills
A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is necessary.
- Must have a minimum of 8-years roads and transportation engineering experience in design, detailed reviews, documentation and specifications, project management and staff coordination.
- We expect you to possess a strong knowledge of design principles, techniques, and best practices related to road and transportation engineering.
- The preferred candidate will have experience in the design of roads and highways infrastructure including geometric design, pavement layer design and traffic engineering.
- Experience in the design of civil underground utilities (wet and dry) will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in using engineering design software and related tools is necessary.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget is necessary.
- Diverse experience working within mega/large scale complex design and construction programs across private and/or government sectors would be an advantage.
- Your vast experience in coordinating and executing design activities, managing design consultants, engaging with stakeholders and coordinating design team members is crucial for this role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be expected to collaborate effectively with our clients, consultants, contractors, multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Your strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with attention to detail, will be invaluable for this position.
- You should be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with the ability to multi-task and prioritize your workload in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of both relevant industry and local standards, codes and regulations.
Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.
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