The Capital Development Authority (CDA) invites applications from veteran civil engineering leaders for six positions of Project Director (Civil) under Project Pay Scale PPS-10 on contract basis for an initial tenure of two years to spearhead monumental urban infrastructure projects across Islamabad.
Institutional Background and Capital Infrastructure Mandate
As the premier municipal and planning corporation of the federal capital, CDA is tasked with urban planning, master infrastructure development, arterial highway expansion, and civic facilities throughout Islamabad. Under the Infrastructure Directorate, CDA executes multibillion-rupee road networks, flyovers, drainage systems, and public facility construction projects designed to sustain the capital's rapid expansion.
Operational Scope and Project Leadership Duties
The Project Director exercises complete administrative, technical, and contractual control over assigned mega-infrastructure civil works. Responsibilities include supervising consultant engineering teams, monitoring construction contractor timelines, enforcing strict structural quality controls, reviewing contractor interim payment certificates (IPCs), and managing FIDIC contract conditions and Public Procurement Rules.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Applicants must assemble scanned, attested copies of credentials for online upload:
- Detailed executive curriculum vitae highlighting 15 years of civil engineering and major project direction.
- Attested copies of Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil Engineering / Project Management.
- Valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Professional Engineer registration card.
- Experience certificates verifying senior positions in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Scanned copies of CNIC, Domicile, recent photograph, and pay order where applicable.
- Departmental NOC for in-service government officers.
Submission Logistics and Online Application Guidelines
Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the official CDA recruitment portal at cda.gov.pk/jobs/ within 15 days of advertisement publication, closing on 26 October 2026. Applications sent by post or courier will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for tests and interviews. Phone inquiries: 051-9252995.