General Manager Engineering

The Citizens Foundation
The Citizens Foundation

Administration, Software Engineering, Operations · Full-time

Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan

Posted on Sep 10, 2026

1. Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight

  • Lead the Engineering Department in planning and executing construction and maintenance projects in alignment with TCF standards.
  • Develop long-term strategies for infrastructure expansion, quality improvement, and sustainability.
  • Drive innovation, process optimization, and technological advancements across engineering operations.

2. Project Management & Execution Excellence

  • Oversee 200–300 small and large-scale projects running simultaneously across the country.
  • Ensure adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, safety standards, and cost-control measures.
  • Resolve technical challenges and provide expert guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.

3. Design, Surveys & Engineering Compliance

  • Review and validate architectural, structural, and MEP designs.
  • Ensure compliance with PEC codes, FIDIC standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Oversee land surveys, soil testing, topography assessment, and feasibility studies.

4. Quantity Surveying, Budgeting & Cost Governance

  • Supervise QS functions including BOQs, BBS, cost estimates, budget preparation, and post-project audits.
  • Ensure financial transparency and accountability in all engineering initiatives.

5. Procurement, Tendering & Regulatory Management

  • Oversee tendering and procurement processes under the OFM model.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with FBR, SRB, PRA, and other tax frameworks.

6. QA/QC, HSE & Risk Management

  • Implement and monitor Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Health & Safety systems.
  • Mitigate risks, ensure safe work environments, and uphold TCF’s construction standards.

7. Technology, Systems & Dashboard Development

  • Drive adoption of PM tools such as Primavera, Power BI, and other digital solutions.
  • Develop centralized systems for project tracking, progress monitoring, and reporting.

8. Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate closely with Regional Teams, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Audit.
  • Present project updates, technical reports, and strategic insights to leadership and stakeholders.

9. People Leadership & Team Development

  • Build, manage, and mentor a diverse technical team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
  • Strengthen technical capacity through structured training and development plans.

Required Skills

  • Strong command over project management frameworks, PRIMAVERA, AutoCAD & Power BI
  • In-depth knowledge of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) rules & FIDIC guidelines
  • Understanding of land surveys, soil testing, architectural, structural & MEP designs
  • Strong experience with:
  • o Load Bearing / Frame / Hybrid structures
  • o QS practices including BOQs, BBS, cost estimation & budgeting
  • Working knowledge of FBR, SRB, PRA and related construction-sector tax regulations
  • Experience in Tendering, Procurement, and OFM model procedures · Strong stakeholder management & presentation skills
  • Experience in implementing QA/QC and HSE systems
  • Ability to lead and develop large engineering teams
  • High commitment to TCF’s mission, with willingness to travel to remote project sites all over Pakistan

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a PEC, HEC-recognized institution and Master’s in Project Management (preferably from a foreign university).

Experience

20+ years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, and project management.

Demonstrated expertise in leading and delivering multi-location construction projects.

Preferably 7+ years of leadership experience overseeing and heading the Quantity Surveying (QS) function.