Construction Technology Expert

Position Brief

Construction Technology Expert primary function is to manage construction technology activities for the Delivery Areas and to ensure that targets are being met and progress being delivered for the Authority managed Projects.

Functional Responsibilities

• Conduct studies and identify disciplines under the remit of Client that could be digitized or where modern technology could be optimized.
• Conduct studies on and identify the advantages for Client of digital transformation in carrying out its Projects.
• Review and identify risks associated with digital transformation and the deployment of modern technologies.
• Prepare the Digital Transformation and Construction Modern Technologies Risk Management Plans, in coordination with the concerned departments, and supervise its implementation after the approval by the President.
• Make recommendations on the types of digitization and technologies that can be utilized.
• Develop specific strategies for the development of construction and infrastructure sectors through digital transformation and modem technologies.
• Make recommendations on policies, regulations and laws related to digital transformation and the deployment of modern technologies in construction.
• Develop necessary plans. Programmes and strategies for the Public Works Authority to follow, in order to encourage and incentivize the private construction sector to use modern technologies and transform digitally.
• Delivering the strategy of the Authority through creation of the right interfaces and interactions.
• Ensuring effective communication through the Authority and through good stakeholder management.
• Facilitating the translation of strategy into planning and delivery across the Authority.
• Providing strategic direction, governance and leadership.
• Establishing procedures across the Authority to enable continuous learning.

Qualification:

Mandatory Requirements

• University degree from a recognised university in an appropriate field such as Construction Technology, Engineering or Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum of 25 years postgraduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes. Preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures, or rail related experience, 10 years in similar position, and 5 years in Qatar and / or the Gulf region.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable requirements

• Evidence of suitable professional qualification CEng or equivalent is preferable.
• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in Arabic.

Experience:

• Experienced in the construction technology.
• Experienced in Programme / Portfolio Management.
• Desirable to have experience in working with and within government agencies or clients side generally at a senior level.
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects.
• In-depth knowledge of construction technology procedures.
• A rounded profile, with experience of leading multidisciplinary construction technology teams
• Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders.