General Manager Engineering

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; Presencial; PKR 12.000.000 - 24.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Citizens Foundation seeks an accomplished Strategic Leader to head the Engineering Department in Karachi. You will plan and execute construction and maintenance projects nationwide, ensuring adherence to PEC codes, FIDIC guidelines, safety standards, and budget controls.

You will drive long-term infrastructure strategies, optimize processes with Primavera, Power BI and AutoCAD, and mentor a large technical team while collaborating with regional teams and stakeholders across Pakistan.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from 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 QS function.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Engineering Department in planning and executing construction and maintenance projects.
• Develop long-term infrastructure strategies and drive innovation across engineering operations.
• Oversee 200–300 projects nationwide, ensuring timelines, quality, safety, and cost control.
• Supervise QS functions: BOQs, BBS, cost estimates, budgets, and audits.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, OFM model, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with regional teams, finance, procurement, and audit; report to leadership.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

QA/QC & HSE

Travel willingness

Educación

BEng Civil Engineering

MSc Project Management

Herramientas

Primavera

AutoCAD

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

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:
• 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.