Bechtel Corporation
Design Manager - Civil (EXPO)

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Requisition ID: 297818
Relocation Authorized: International - Single
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: London
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Project Overview
Expo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.
The 6 km² Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m² GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks. Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.
Job Summary
Working in a multi-disciplinary team, a Design Manager - Civil is required to combine their technical experience and knowledge for the management of civil design activities. You will help the Engineering Manager in managing and delivering the design in accordance with the EXPO 2030 project requirements by managing and coordinating the design scope and integration of work assigned to subcontracted design entities.
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As a capable professional you will organize and monitor the development of the designers planned activities and provide progress reports to Project Management, highlighting performance to plan. You will need to establish regular meeting and reporting cycles for managing, organizing and assuring the design. You will plan and organize the review of consultant deliverables, interfacing with subject matter experts and design review teams, providing progress and quality reports to Project Management and the client.
Major Responsibilities
- Reviews and implements project plans, standard engineering details and specifications for constructability and conformance to regulatory requirements and productivity improvement.
- Works with Design Managers and the Engineering Director to unify engineering and construction to improve effectiveness.
- Recommend and implement changes in design or construction methods.
- Advises project team of obvious discrepancies or trends that may be detrimental to the project.
- Reviews project drawings and specifications prior to release for construction and identifies and eliminates potential problems.
- Reviews and evaluates new products, tools and equipment to be used on projects.
- Develop standard work process and procedures for quantity tracking and reporting.
- Works with Project Controls to implement a standard quantity reporting work process.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or international equivalent)
- Requires 15-20 years of relevant experience
- 5-7 years of experience of working for large scale projects
- Professional engineering registration
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Evidence of direct experience in managing and executing civil / structural aspects of a large project.
- Strong English language communication and report writing skills.
- Proven related professional experience in a Multi-disciplinary Design Practice
- Proven skills in civil engineering (including but not limited to civil structures, mass earthworks, drainage and enabling works)
- Knowledge of construction methods and processes with respect to civil engineering projects.
- Knowledge and ability to converse technical information in writing and orally.


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