Technical Lead - Projects & Implementation (Novaterra)

Novaterra is the real-estate cluster of the Terra Group providing property development services both within and outside the Beau Plan Smart City and is looking to recruit a Technical Lead in the dynamic and enthusiast team of Projects & Implementation department.

Novaterra is the real-estate cluster of the Terra Group providing property development services both within and outside the Beau Plan Smart City and is looking to recruit a Technical Lead in the dynamic and enthusiast team of Projects & Implementation department.

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager – Projects & Implementation, the individual shall be mostly site based and shall ensure that projects are being undertaken within the required standard, quality and within the approved timeframe.

The selected candidate shall have a good knowledge of various trades including civil, structural and MEP services, both in reading drawings and execution of the works. He / she shall accompany professionals for inspection of works, shall assess the progress of works on site and shall lead the snag and desnag / testing and commissioning activities until the project is handed over to the operations team after the defects liability period. Incumbent shall have high ethical values, should be meticulous and diligent with a capacity to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external teams throughout the implementation cycle.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Study and understand drawings (architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, landscape) and advise on any potential coordination, implementation and operational issues;
• Attend sites, query meetings and site visits when required;
• Perform ad-hoc site inspections to ensure that the contractors and sub-contractors are adhering to the expected standards and quality;
• Perform ad-hoc site inspections to ensure that the contractors and sub-contractors are working as planned and have deployed the agreed number of resources;
• Interact with the team of professionals to ensure that formal inspections of the works are being carried out diligently and findings being recorded properly;
• Carry out weekly visits and report on the progress of works on the various projects;

• Be accountable of the snag / desnag process and ensure that all snags have been attended within a reasonable timeframe;
• Be accountable of the testing and commissioning process, ensuring that all documentations have been prepared and approved by the professional team and handed over to the clients / operator;
• Ensure that the clients / operator have received the necessary training to operate the facilities;
• Liaise with the clients / operator informing them on the status of snags being attended.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Diploma in civil / structural / building services engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of experience on site;
• Highly organized to respect tight deadlines and detailed self-starter with a passion for real estate with ability of work at odd hours if / when required;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software mainly Word, Excel and MS Project;
• Natural problem solver that can creatively devise solutions and provide tactical implementation;
• Well-developed interpersonal communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to present information in both oral and written form in a clear and concise manner;
• Expertise in team collaboration mainly in cross functional project teams as well as project management;
• Ability to prepare project progress / status reports.