Director (Works)

Last Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026


Job Detail


Job Ref #: Job/6002/01/07/2026
Age Limit: 4559
Experience:
Posted Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Salary: Market Competitive




Job Description:
Qualification & Experience:
Essential:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Civil/Related fields) from an HEC recognized university.

• Minimum twenty (20) years of relevant experience in any leading institution/ organization.

• Must have held key appointment in leading/mega organizations.

Desirable:

• Ex-Army Officer (Brig) from Corps of Engrs with requisite experience also eligible to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation of statutory regulations, policies, and SOPs on behalf of the Pro Rector (P&R) and assist in long-term strategic planning of developmental projects, aligned with the University vision and sustainability goals.

• Select and recommend qualified/ competent consultants and contractors through a transparent, accountable and competitive process in accordance with PPRA rules and institutional procurement guidelines, ensuring alignment with the project's technical requirements, scope, and budget.

• Establish robust financial policies and procedures in the works directorate to implement strong financial controls over budgets while utilizing reliable accounting mechanisms, fostering open communication/ reporting and conducting regular internal audits.

• Ensure accuracy and timely provision of design documents for construction, meeting project requirements, applicable codes, and standards, and take responsibility for verifying the adequacy and sufficiency of designs prior to execution.

• Oversee the project management for the entire lifecycle of projects, from conception/ pre-tendering to completion/ close-out, ensuring fulfilment of contractual obligations, effective monitoring and quality control (M&QC) and mitigate disputes (if any).

• Review and approve variations, interim payment certificates (IPCs), and claims processed by the Engineer to ensure compliance with the contractual terms, quality standards and project timelines.

• Ensure operation, management and billing of facilities/ services/ utilities including MEP (electricity, water supply, sui gas, etc.) and HVAC systems to support long-term functionality, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals at NUST Campus H-12, Islamabad.

• Develop and implement plans for the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, ensuring its longevity, functionality, responsible spending and financial sustainability.

• Perform advisory/ leadership role to motivate a team of engineers, technicians, and other professionals within the works directorate and ensure that all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and EHS standards while setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all supervisory staff.

• Develop and implement the policies and procedures for the directorate while staying up to date on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Ensure timely submission of reports and returns while taking responsibility for the safe custody and security of all the documents.

• Coordinate/ liaise with GHQ, CDA and other federal government agencies concerning smooth planning and execution of construction works and services at NUST.

• Any other task assigned by the University authorities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to interact with employees at all levels.

• Assist Department Head with completion of projects in order to facilitate their established goals / objectives as needed.

• Ability to understand problems and take prompt decisions.

• Deal with Faculty / Officers and Staff complaints politely & efficiently with the aim of ensuring the issue is resolved to their satisfaction.

Ability to get things done efficiently and effectively

• Control and Monitor the team members and passed the instructions in time.

• Demonstrate ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced dynamic academic/education environment

• Demonstrate ability to recruit and retain high quality administrative staff.

• Ability to work with multiple priorities at the same time and handle unexpected situations successfully

• Have a flexible approach to work

• Creates a positive environment through own passion and energy

• Commitment to ethical professional practice.

• Well conversant with MS Office

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Physically fit to perform the duties pertaining to the position.

• Must be hardworking, honest, obedient and dedicated officer.

• Ability to understand problems and take prompt decisions.

• Ability to get things done efficiently and effectively.

• Ability to build and manage relationships with all internal & external stakeholders of the university

• Well conversant with MS Office and Basic use of IT Services.

Terms & Conditions:

• Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional).

• Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

• Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

• 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile.

• NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.

• In process of pursuing a required degree.

• Medically unfit.

• Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter.

• Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations. Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.

• NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time.