Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline – Mandatory
Master's degree in Infrastructure / Engineering – Preferred
Strong experience in utilities and infrastructure design review and site supervision within PMC/Consultant roles
Extensive relevant experience may substitute postgraduate studies

Required Courses / Certifications

PMP – Preferred
Professional Engineering License – Advantage
QA/QC Certification – Preferred
Primavera P6 – Advantage

Question

Accept (Yes / Ideal Answer)

Reject (No / Wrong Answer)

Have you worked in a PMC/Consultant role reviewing infrastructure and utilities works?

Yes – PMC/Consultant oversight role

No – Contractor execution only

Do you have experience in utilities networks (water, sewage, stormwater, irrigation, power, telecom)?

Yes – Strong utilities background

No – No utilities experience

Have you reviewed and approved infrastructure and utilities drawings/submissions?

Yes – Design review & approval authority

No – No review role

Have you coordinated between utilities and other disciplines (roads, civil, MEP)?

Yes – Strong multidisciplinary coordination

No – Limited coordination

Have you ensured compliance with codes, standards, and authority requirements?

Yes – Strong governance role

No – Weak compliance knowledge

Have you monitored contractor performance for infrastructure works?

Yes – Oversight role

No – No monitoring

Have you handled technical issues related to utilities and provided solutions?

Yes – Advisory role

No – No real input

Have you worked on large-scale / city-wide infrastructure projects?

Yes – Relevant experience

No – Small projects only

Have you ensured QA/QC compliance for utilities works?

Yes – Verified contractor compliance

No – Limited QA/QC

Have you reported infrastructure progress/issues to client or management?

Yes – Strong reporting

No – No reporting role

Other Important Requirements / Remarks

Strong experience in utilities and infrastructure projects (water, sewage, stormwater, power, telecom, irrigation)
Experience in design review, coordination, and contractor oversight
Familiarity with authority requirements and approvals for utilities
Preferably worked with reputable PMC/Consultants (e.g., AECOM, Parsons, Dar)
Experience in large-scale / city-wide infrastructure projects is required
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

Required Experience – Utilities & Infrastructure Lead (PMC Level)

10–12+ years of experience

Typical Career Progression:

0–5 years: Civil / Utilities Engineer
5–10 years: Senior Engineer
10–12+ years: Utilities / Infrastructure Lead

Below Requirement:

No utilities/infrastructure experience: Reject
Less than 8–9 years: Not suitable for this position