Roads Maintenance Engineer (O&M)

Stantec; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Doha seeks an experienced professional to manage Roads Performance-based O&M Contracts. Candidates must hold a relevant engineering degree and have at least 14 years of experience in roads operations and maintenance, including 5 years directly in O&M. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, alongside a proactive approach to improving existing processes and strategies in the Road O&M department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of experience in roads operations and maintenance, with at least 5 years direct experience in O&M.
• Regional and international experience required.
• Knowledge of current trends and technologies in public sector O&M.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage multi-year Roads Performance-based O&M Contract.
• Review existing Roads O&M processes and suggest improvements.
• Support management of O&M Work Contracts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Roads O&M practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Chartered status and Professional License(s)

Tools

Microsoft Office Packages

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working alongside CLIENT Roads Operations and Maintenance Engineers to successfully implement and manage a multi-year area-based Roads Performance-based operation and maintenance(O&M) Contract.
• Review and analyze Assets Performance Measures and Outcome Targets within the Roads Right-of-Way (ROW).
• Review the existing Roads O&M processes and procedures to determine their ability to provide services that meet the needs of Network users.
• Must have a reasonable degree of knowledge of O&M of various types of typical Assets within the roads ROW.
• Provide support to the Roads Operation and Maintenance(O&M) Department in the management and administration of the O&M Work Contracts to ensure the full Corridor Management services are being provided by maintenance Contractors on behalf of the CLIENT.
• Analyze the existing procedures and strategies in the Roads O&M department and prepare recommendations for improvement.
• Develop new processes for the Roads Performance-based O&M Contract to ensure the CLIENT transitions to the new way of operating and managing its roads network.
• Identify and implement changes in the Roads O&M department to ensure an effective transition of the new Roads Performance-based O&M Contracts.
• Identify and recommend Roads O&M Department Management pathways to improve the Network Level of Service.
• Review and evaluate the existing Roads O&M working standards and identify areas which require further procurement and / or management of outsourced O&M Work contracts.
• Contribute to the implementation of a comprehensive knowledge transfer process which will be in effect throughout the contract duration to guarantee the structured learning and development of CLIENT personnel.
• Supervise the transfer of knowledge assessment through appraisals and implement succession planning processes to ensure that CLIENT retains core knowledge, skills, and expertise.
• Review essential supply chains to ensure they are functioning optimally in support of CLIENTs assets and networks.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to support Qatarization initiatives and Organizational development activities.
• Review and support in the development and contribution of National Development Strategies and its Strategies associated to CLIENT on behalf of Asset Affairs.
• Review and support in the development of QMS Processes for Roads O&M Department.

Qualifications

• Either a bachelors degree in engineering or a masters degree in engineering or in a relevant discipline from a Western Country is a MUST.
• Required relevant Chartered status and Professional License(s).
• A minimum of 14 years of experience in roads operations, maintenance, and management, with at least 5 years direct experience in O&M is MANDATORY.
• A masters degree from a Western country with a minimum of 12 years of experience will be acceptable.
• Both regional and international experience is required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of current trends and technologies in the public sector, particularly innovations in the Roads O&M practices.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages and other tools for daily business needs.
• Has worked in the development and implementation of QMS processes for Roads O&M.