Lead Civil Engineer

Muscat University; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sport Activity

Training (12 days/year)

Job summary

Muscat University is seeking a senior executive responsible for project delivery and governance at their prestigious campus in Muscat. The role emphasizes on-time and on-budget execution with a focus on risk and finance management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of project leadership experience, preferably in civil engineering, and will possess a strong understanding of local regulations and Omanisation objectives. This full-time position offers an attractive salary package and benefits including sports activities and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with executive-level project responsibility.
• Experience reporting to Boards or Steering Committees is highly desirable.
• Professional Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured monthly and quarterly reports to the Steering Committee.
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Lead master schedule monitoring and critical path management.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Risk Management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

MEP Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Professional Project Management certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Qualifications

• 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

Key Performance Indicators

• Delivery within approved schedule and budget parameters
• Effective risk mitigation and minimized claims exposure
• High stakeholder and Board satisfaction
• Compliance with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Achievement of Omanisation and strategic development targets (e.g., 70% local workforce)

Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company. Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drinks, and much more.

A full-time position, Attractive salary package.

Trainings

12 days / year, including 6 of your choice.

Sport Activity

Play any sport with colleagues, the bill is covered.