Job Description

Please note that this job is based in Erbil, Kurdistan region of Iraq, apply only if you are willing to relocate and the salary range meets your expectations.

Salary range: $4000 - $6000.

Job Title: Civil Team Lead

Location: Erbil

Sector: Energy/ Power Planet

Purpose of the Job

Ensure that the Civil Work:

Meets the functional requirements of the project
Meets minimum safety and reliability requirements per best industry practices
Meets maintainability requirements
Maximizes use of locally available material

Ensure material selection aligns with project specifications.

Ensure the Civil System design is:

Sufficiently detailed to ensure smooth procurement
Sufficiently detailed to avoid confusion during construction

Ensure the Civil system design:

Caters for all requirements of other disciplines
Provides sufficient and correct information as required by other disciplines

Ensure building support systems (Architecture, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) meet the above criteria and local requirements.

Main Duties

Supervise site survey, analyze and approve topographic surveying reports
Review documents issued by other engineering disciplines and provide comments
Inform the Civil team of scope modifications, advise on solutions, and instruct updates to Civil documents
Coordinate with other discipline specialists to review civil design
Review and approve geotechnical investigation reports
Review MR/subcontract packages, provide comments/approvals, and support procurement with technical details
Review and approve technical bid evaluations from Civil subcontractors; accept or reject technical offers
Provide engineering expertise and technical support for project planning
Review vendor design submissions and approve start of manufacturing
Supervise review of contractor-prepared drawing layouts and formwork/steel reinforcement documents
Answer technical inquiries from Civil construction site engineers
Lead, mentor, and supervise the Civil engineering team, including assigning tasks, managing workload, and ensuring quality of deliverables
Perform other tasks assigned by direct manager within scope of work
Demonstrate commitment to occupational safety and health procedures

General Administrative Duties

Prepare periodic activity/achievement reports for direct supervisor
Specify manpower requirements per recruitment/HR planning practices
Identify training needs of subordinates and evaluate training outcomes with HR & Admin
Follow up on employee affairs (vacations, leaves, etc.)
Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates and recommend actions
Nominate a deputy to cover the role in case of absence

Communication Channels

Internal:

All Engineering Divisions
Project Engineering Manager
Project Procurement Manager

External:

Construction PM
Field Engineering Team
Site QC Team

Job Specification

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience:

10–12 years of design experience in thermal power plant projects
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Civil Team Lead or supervisory role, leading multidisciplinary civil engineering teams
Proven track record of leading civil design teams on complex industrial projects
Experience in thermal power plant design is required
Experience in pipeline-only projects will not be considered relevant
Strong seniority and leadership profile suitable for leading a team

Technical Knowledge: