Summary
Muscat University is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to oversee delivery of a university campus project and report to the Vice Chancellor. The role leads project governance, schedule and cost controls, risk management, civil and infrastructure works, contract matters, quality, and HSE compliance. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 15 years of executive-level project experience; a master's degree and PMP or equivalent certification are preferred. Omani nationality is mandatory, and the posting also states that recruitment priority will be given to Omani candidates.
The posting
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Position Title
Lead Civil Engineer
Reports to
VC
1. Purpose of the Position
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
1- Project Governance & Controls
- 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
2- Project Governance & Controls
- 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
3- Technical & Delivery Oversight
- 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
4- Commercial & Contract Management
- 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
5- Quality, HSE & Compliance
- 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
6- Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Experience & Qualification:
- 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
- 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)