The Government of the Punjab, Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, invites applications from experienced engineering leaders for the position of Project Director (PPS-10). The position is based at the iconic Mughal monument of Hiran Minar in District Sheikhupura under the development scheme titled Preservation / Restoration, Improvement Management and Upgradation of Rohtas Fort District Jhelum, Hiran Minar District Sheikhupura & Harappa District Sahiwal, sanctioned till June 2027.
Executive Engineering Leadership and Site Oversight
The Project Director exercises overall administrative, engineering, and financial leadership for the comprehensive physical restoration and visitor facilitation master plan at Hiran Minar. Key duties include:
- Directing multi-disciplinary engineering, architectural, and conservation teams in rehabilitating the monumental tank, octagonal pavilion (Baradari), Minar structure, and hydraulic catchment systems.
- Supervising civil works, structural stabilization, and geotechnical investigations in strict accordance with archaeological conservation charters and approved PC-I specifications.
- Managing project financial allocations, monitoring physical and financial progress curves, and sanctioning contractor payment certificates.
- Coordinating with the Planning & Development Board, Tourism Department, and local district authorities to ensure seamless inter-agency collaboration.
- Implementing site development works including tourist walkways, illumination systems, museum facilities, and sustainable landscape management.
Dossier Preparation and Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure all documentation is verified prior to applying online:
- Completed digital application form submitted via the Punjab Job Portal.
- HEC-attested Civil Engineering degrees (Bachelor's and Master's) and detailed transcripts.
- Valid Professional Engineer registration card issued by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
- Detailed experience record demonstrating 15 years (for B.Sc) or 10 years (for M.Sc) in major development projects, with preference for historical conservation experience.
- Valid CNIC and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Recent passport-sized photographs.
- Departmental NOC for candidates serving in public sector departments.
Submission Guidelines and Contract Conditions
Eligible engineering executives must submit their applications through the Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk by October 18, 2026. Offline, postal, or hand-delivered submissions will be summarily rejected. This appointment is temporary, contract-based till June 2027, non-pensionable, non-transferable, and confers no right of regularization. Remuneration is fixed on a lump-sum package in Project Pay Scale (PPS-10) with an annual increment of 4%. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview, and no TA/DA will be admissible.