Aerodrome Civil Engineering Expert (OPAS)

The Aerodrome Civil Engineering Expert will assist the state civil aviation authority in evaluating and approving design reviews, supervise construction works, assess airport facilities, and develop national capacity through training. The role supports the successful execution of the King Salman International Airport mega project ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the state civil aviation authority (GACA) in the evaluation and approval of the design reviews prepared by consultants, cross-checking against operational requirements.
• Review the work of contractors/consultants to ensure compliance with the contract requirements and assist in the coordinated execution of the works.
• Supervise the execution of foundation works for the runway and terminal building structures.
• Follow up and monitor the execution of the construction work against the planned schedule to cover timely execution and adherence to the schedule, and effective implementation of contract agreements.
• Assess the current capacity and service-level conditions of the main airport facilities and equipment: airside, passenger and cargo buildings, landside and access, complementary systems. Evaluation of pavements conditions index (PCI), surface integrity index (SII), riding comfort index (RCI).
• Develop and train the national counterpart in the project activities, the design of review work, the supervision and the contractors administration works.
• Advise and assist state CAA in ensuring proper quality time and cost control in respect to the above work elements and assist in the contract administration.
• Develop formats for regular reporting on all activities of the project work, and the effective control of laboratory results.
• Prepare reports which will serve as basis for a proposal for rehabilitation and future development of the airports.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree in civil engineering from a recognized university, or equivalent qualification.
• Ten years’ experience in planning, designing, construction management, supervision, planning and or modifications of aerodromes and its elements (runway, ATC tower, passenger buildings, etc.).
• Extensive experience in contract administration and monitoring work progress, with a strong proficiency in FIDIC procedures.
• Proven experience in managing technical correspondence with consultants and contractors.
• Knowledge of aircraft operational characteristics, including the application of traffic forecasts, landing and take-off criteria, procedures, runway, taxiway, and apron strengths and dimensions, as well as drainage systems, access routes, and roads.
• Proven ability in monitoring costs and quality control.
• A master's degree in a relevant field (desirable).
• Familiarity with capacity analysis, compatibility studies, value engineering, and economic feasibility studies for airports (desirable).
• Familiarity with the relevant provisions of applicable annexes and ICAO documentation (desirable).
• Some experience in inspections, audits, and certification processes (desirable).
• A good command of oral and written English.
• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) (desirable).

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Aerodrome Planning
• Construction Management
• Supervision of Aerodrome Works
• FIDIC Contracts Management
• Technical Correspondence Management
• Aircraft Operational Knowledge
• Traffic Forecast Application
• Runway Design
• Taxiway Design
• Apron Design
• Drainage Design
• Access Routes Planning
• Cost Monitoring
• Quality Control
• Capacity analysis
• Compatibility Studies
• Value Engineering
• Feasibility Studies
• Inspections and Audits
• Certification Processes

Languages

English