Drainage Design Expert (Deep Tunnelling)
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About the Role
CDM Smith is seeking a Drainage Design Expert with deep tunnelling experience for a role in Doha, Qatar. The candidate must have 20+ years of overall experience in design of deep tunnels and outfalls, with at least 12 years in consultant firms on large multidisciplinary projects.
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Responsibilities
- Provide design support and technical expertise as required throughout the duration of a project
- Review design reports, architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all contract specifications, regulatory and legislative requirements are being followed
- Coordinate designs and tasks with stakeholders during all phases of a project
- Oversee, manage, and review the performance of consultants and contractors in terms of design
- Develop a cost effective plan and schedule for completion of a project following a logical pattern for utilisation of resources
- Supervise design managers, review their reports, check on any reported difficulties, and highlight any safety, quality or environmental violations or other reported deficiencies
- Regularly report on design progress, elevate issues and any proposed necessary modifications to plans
- Identify, develop, and promote Programme and Project required design polices by applying international design standards and best practice across various projects
- Hydraulic Design with Tunnel & Drainage networks
Requirements
- Minimum 20 years’ overall experience in design of deep tunnels and outfalls
- At least 12 years’ experience working for consultant firms on large multidisciplinary projects
- In depth understanding of the planning and the technical requirements of deep tunnel drainage systems
- Experienced in design management and technical coordination with an in depth knowledge of design procedures and processes
- Experience of technical reviews and the use of structural design software
- Experience in handling environmental aspects and stakeholders
- Knowledge of constructability, durability, sustainability and operation & maintenance of deep tunnels and outfalls
- A rounded profile, with experience of leading multidisciplinary design teams
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in an appropriate field such as Engineering or equivalent
- Evidence of suitable professional qualification, CEng or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
- Experience of working in GCC
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Company Description
- CDM Smith is a privately owned, global, full service consulting, design/build engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve their environment and infrastructure through award winning projects.
- Since 1947, we have provided innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to quality and integrity.
- From a three person firm in the United States to today's staff of more than 5,000 worldwide, CDM Smith has grown and diversified with our clients' needs in mind.
Role Description
- Provide design support and technical expertise as required throughout the duration of a project.
- Review design reports, architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all contract specifications, regulatory and legislative requirements are being followed.
- Coordinate designs and tasks with stakeholders during all phases of a project.
- Oversee, manage, and review the performance of consultants and contractors in terms of design.
- Develop a cost effective plan and schedule for completion of a project following a logical pattern for utilisation of resources.
- Supervises design managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and highlight any safety, quality or environmental violations or other reported deficiencies.
- Regularly report on design progress, elevate issues and any proposed necessary modifications to plans.
- Identify, develop, and promote Programme and Project required design polices by applying international design standards and best practice across various projects.
- Hydraulic Design with Tunnel & Drainage networks.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Minimum 20 years’ overall experience in design of deep tunnels and outfalls.
- At least 12 years’ experience working for consultant firms on large multidisciplinary projects.
- In depth understanding of the planning and the technical requirements of deep tunnel drainage systems bringing together civil and mechanical design requirements with an understanding of modelling and stakeholder conditions.
- Experienced in design management and technical coordination with an in depth knowledge of design procedures and processes.
- Experience of technical reviews and the use of structural design software.
- Experience in handling environmental aspects and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of constructability, durability, sustainability and operation & maintenance of deep tunnels and outfalls.
- A “rounded profile”, with experience of leading multidisciplinary design teams.
- Effective in building good working relationships within complex organisational structures and with various internal and external project stakeholders.
Required Skills & Competencies (continued)
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in an appropriate field such as Engineering or equivalent.
- Evidence of suitable professional qualification, CEng or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
- Experience of working in GCC.
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