General Manager Engineering

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizens Foundation in Pakistan seeks a strategic leader to head the Engineering Department, steering construction and maintenance projects across the country, ensuring PEC and FIDIC compliance, safety and quality.

Ideal candidate will manage 200–300 simultaneous projects, drive innovation, develop long-term infrastructure strategies, oversee procurement, QS, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination while mentoring a large technical team and traveling to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a PEC/HEC-recognized institution.
• Master’s in Project Management (preferably from a foreign university).
• 20+ years of progressive experience in engineering, construction and project management.
• Preferably 7+ years of leadership experience overseeing and heading the QS function.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Department in planning and executing construction and maintenance projects.
• Develop long-term infrastructure expansion strategies and quality improvements.
• Drive innovation, process optimization, and technological advancements across engineering operations.
• Oversee 200–300 projects running simultaneously across Pakistan.
• Ensure compliance with PEC, FIDIC, safety standards, and cost-control measures.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, and OFM model procedures.
• Mentor and develop large engineering teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Primavera

AutoCAD

Power BI

PEC rules

FIDIC guidelines

Land surveys

Soil testing

Architectural design

Structural design

MEP design

Tendering

Procurement

QA/QC

HSE systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Project Management

Tools

Primavera

AutoCAD

Power BI

Job description

1. Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight

• Lead the Engineering Department in planning and executing construction and maintenance projects in alignment with TCF standards.
• Develop long-term strategies for infrastructure expansion, quality improvement, and sustainability.
• Drive innovation, process optimization, and technological advancements across engineering operations.
• Oversee 200–300 small and large-scale projects running simultaneously across the country.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, safety standards, and cost-control measures.
• Resolve technical challenges and provide expert guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Review and validate architectural, structural, and MEP designs.
• Ensure compliance with PEC codes, FIDIC standards, and engineering best practices.
• Oversee land surveys, soil testing, topography assessment, and feasibility studies.

4. Quantity Surveying, Budgeting & Cost Governance

• Supervise QS functions including BOQs, BBS, cost estimates, budget preparation, and post-project audits.
• Ensure financial transparency and accountability in all engineering initiatives.

5. Procurement, Tendering & Regulatory Management

• Oversee tendering and procurement processes under the OFM model.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FBR, SRB, PRA, and other tax frameworks.
• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Health & Safety systems.
• Mitigate risks, ensure safe work environments, and uphold TCF’s construction standards.
• Drive adoption of PM tools such as Primavera, Power BI, and other digital solutions.
• Develop centralized systems for project tracking, progress monitoring, and reporting.

8. Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Regional Teams, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Audit.
• Present project updates, technical reports, and strategic insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Build, manage, and mentor a diverse technical team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Strengthen technical capacity through structured training and development plans.

Required Skills

• Strong command over project management frameworks, PRIMAVERA, AutoCAD & Power BI
• In-depth knowledge of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) rules & FIDIC guidelines
• Understanding of land surveys, soil testing, architectural, structural & MEP designs
• Strong experience with:
• o Load Bearing / Frame / Hybrid structures
• Working knowledge of FBR, SRB, PRA and related construction-sector tax regulations
• Experience in Tendering, Procurement, and OFM model procedures · Strong stakeholder management & presentation skills
• Experience in implementing QA/QC and HSE systems
• Ability to lead and develop large engineering teams
• High commitment to TCF’s mission, with willingness to travel to remote project sites all over Pakistan

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a PEC, HEC-recognized institution and Master’s in Project Management (preferably from a foreign university).

Experience

20+ years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, and project management.

Demonstrated expertise in leading and delivering multi-location construction projects.

Preferably 7+ years of leadership experience overseeing and heading the Quantity Surveying (QS) function.