Lead Civil Project Engineer – Job Description Position Title Lead Civil Project Engineer Professional Area / Family Engineering – Civil & Structural Engineering Job Description The Lead Civil Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supervising all Civil Engineering activities during EPC project execution and bidding phases, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, project schedules, quality standards, and approved manhours budgets. The role combines technical project leadership with departmental coordination responsibilities, ensuring efficient resource allocation, technical consistency, engineering quality, and successful project delivery throughout the full project lifecycle. The Lead Civil Project Engineer acts as the main focal point between Civil Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Vendors, Clients, and Subcontractors. ________________________________________ Duties and Responsibilities Project & Engineering Management • Lead and supervise Civil Engineering activities during Bid and Project execution phases. • Coordinate the preparation and issuance of all Civil discipline deliverables including specifications, datasheets, calculations, reports, drawings, BOQs, and 3D model deliverables. • Ensure that engineering deliverables are issued according to project schedule and within approved manhours budget. • Review and comment on contracts, technical annexes, and project specifications, highlighting discrepancies or technical clarifications. • Define and implement Civil Design Criteria, methodologies, engineering procedures, and guidelines. • Monitor engineering progress, quantity variations, and budget performance, reporting deviations and proposing corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, international standards, project specifications, and Quality Management Systems. • Coordinate interfaces between Civil Engineering and other disciplines to ensure proper flow of technical information. Team Leadership & Coordination • Supervise and coordinate Civil Engineering specialists, designers, and external engineering resources. • Assign engineering tasks and manage workload distribution within the Civil discipline team. • Mentor junior engineers and support technical and professional development within the department. • Support staffing planning and identify resource, competency, or outsourcing needs. • Promote collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication across multidisciplinary project teams. Technical Responsibilities • Review and approve Civil and Structural engineering calculations and deliverables. • Ensure proper application of Civil Engineering standards related to: o Foundations and structural calculations o Buildings and steel structures o Geotechnical and geological assessments o Vibrating machine foundations o Structural installation and constructability o 3D modeling and TEKLA/SmartPlant integration • Support FEED verification activities and assess technical risks during bid phase. • Monitor design discrepancies between bidding and detailed engineering phases. Procurement & Vendor Management • Support Procurement activities including preparation and review of: o RFQ documentation o Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) o Vendor technical clarifications o Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) • Review and verify Vendor and Subcontractor engineering documentation. • Evaluate subcontracting engineering quality and monitor outsourced activities. • Coordinate technical interfaces with Vendors and Suppliers. Construction & Site Support • Provide technical assistance during procurement, construction, commissioning, and site activities. • Support field engineering activities including technical queries, modifications, and document mark-ups. • Assist site teams during project implementation and resolve technical issues when required. Bid & Commercial Support • Participate actively in bid preparation activities. • Prepare manhours estimates and supervise Civil discipline bill of quantities. • Contribute to risk assessment and development of mitigation strategies. • Support project budgeting and cost control activities. ________________________________________ Work Experience Requirements • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Civil/Structural Engineering within EPC projects. • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a lead or coordination role. • Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of EPC projects. • Strong knowledge of Civil and Structural Engineering principles, standards, methods, and tools. • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities and engineering teams. • Experience with international projects and multicultural environments is considered an asset. ________________________________________ Technical Competencies • Civil & Structural Design • Foundation Design • Structural Steel Design • Geotechnical & Geological Engineering • FEED Verification • Procurement Engineering • Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination • Engineering Planning & Scheduling • Budget & Manhours Control • Risk Management • Field Engineering Support • 3D Modeling / TEKLA / SmartPlant • Contract & Scope Management • Quality Assurance & Quality Control ________________________________________ Soft Skills & Competencies • Leadership and team management • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Planning and organizational capabilities • Analytical thinking and problem-solving • Result-oriented mindset • Collaboration and teamwork • Conflict management • Operational flexibility and adaptability • Stress management and self-control • Attention to detail and methodical approach • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Change management attitude ________________________________________ Education Requirements • Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification. ________________________________________ Certifications • Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional registration is considered an advantage. ________________________________________ Language Requirements • Fluent in English (written and spoken). • Additional languages are considered an asset. ________________________________________ Work Conditions • Engineering Office and/or Site assignments depending on project requirements. • Availability for international missions and site support activities if required. ________________________________________ Other Specific Requirements • Familiarity with: o Construction Management Systems o Document Management Systems o Project Control Standards o EPC project execution procedures o International engineering codes and standards