Our client is the major independent government roads & transportation authority in Dubai and has asked us to find a Manager Rail Design to manage and Supervise the rail stations design and development and other buildings & infrastructure of Rail agency projects and ensure design guidelines & standards ,as well as International best practice is recognized and implemented for the betterment of the Railway Projects in Dubai.
Responsibilities include:
# Implement sustainability requirements & standards to all projects where possible and as per the latest
directives from the Authorized Government Body within the Emirates of Dubai to ensure reduced operating
cost at the end.
# Carry out internal studies to enhance revenue/ reduce cost/ enhance customer satisfaction and raise it to the
management approval.
# Prepare, manage, organize and monitor the development, update and implementation of the Rail design
standards, measurements and manuals as required and necessary.
# Ensure that all sections\' design criteria conform to Railway standards, Local Regulations and to RTA
requirements.
# Provide leadership role for any value engineering exercises related to projects design.
# Manage the Rail Design Section"s budget, monitor implementation, evaluate and recommend specific
adjustments during the implementation to satisfy project needs as well as follow up on payments until projects
close out.
# Coordinate, review, and approve developers" connections to metro stations" design in coordination with
other sections / departments and ensure the stations will maintain an acceptable level of service as well as
recommend modification to station planning/design.
# Manage the performance management system of the section and ensure the forms are complete in all
aspects including counselling remarks, identification of training and development needs of employees.
# Manage the Design of infrastructure/Rolling stock, and the annual update of Signage Manual
# Develop optimized asset lifecycle strategies and plans for major assets in line with the corporate policies for
asset life cycle management by balancing lifecycle costs, risks and performance
# Ensure the section"s execution plan is implemented &projects progress are reported accordingly.
# Manage approval of architectural, interior design, and materials for rail projects during post-contract stage to
ensure design basis are maintained and/or changes agreed and approved from all concerned parties.
# Oversee the timely handover of projects and documentation to the concerned department / section
# Establish asset performance targets needed to deliver the operational performance targets
# Manage & Coordinate the development of the railway right of way landscape and beautification designs.

Job Requirements

# Bachelor degree Architecture or Civil Engineering from a recognized university
# Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches
employees to meet high performance standards.
# Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
# Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail
orientation.
# Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple
concurrent projects.
# Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications
# Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining
complex work processes.
# Ability to carry out conceptual designs &studies as well as value engineering at various projects phases
# 7 years relevant experience of project & design management in a large organization with minimum of 4 years
in Rail Projects Design management.
# Knowledge of railway design guidelines & level of service, NFPA, People of Special Needs, ASHHTO & EN
Railway standards is necessary.
# Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
# Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

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