About the role
The General Manager, Infrastructure and Planning, shall lead and manage TRANSKARACHI units responsible for civil works implementation, environmental and social safeguards, asset management, and infrastructure planning. The role encompasses oversight of all construction activities along Karachi’s bus corridors, focusing on construction quality, durability, and long-term maintenance. The General Manager shall ensure adherence to occupational health and safety standards, enshrine best practices in design delivery, and manage contractor relationships effectively.
This position requires direct supervision of approximately 25 staff, including establishing work plans, monitoring activities, and conducting performance evaluations.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership for the implementation of construction activities in accordance with project timelines and standards.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety safeguards across all work sites.
• Oversee contractor performance and manage relationships to achieve quality and durability in construction.
• Supervise and evaluate the activities of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Monitor the conditions of built infrastructure to address ongoing maintenance and necessary modifications professionally and promptly.
• Embed international best practices for design, delivery, and safety.
Educational Qualifications
• The candidate shall possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field from an HEC-accredited university.
• Degrees from renowned foreign universities will be considered advantageous.
• Training or education in FIDIC contract administration is highly preferred.

Experience
• The candidate shall have a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management position (e.g., Director, General Manager).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing large urban infrastructure projects, particularly road-based projects, is required.
• Experience working with international financing institutions is highly advantageous.

This role is critical to the successful execution of TRANSKARACHI’s infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timely delivery, and the adoption of global best practices in infrastructure planning and implementation.