May 27, 2018 02:39
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Spanish term

Director Responsable de Obra (DRO)

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering
Director Responsable de obra con cédula profesional, datos, cuando sea el caso, de coorresponsables técnicos de las diferentes especialidades de obra
Proposed translations (English)
4 +3 Director of Works (DOW)

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Director of Works (DOW)

There are several options, which may vary between countries/regions, or between the private and public (i.e. government) sector. It also depends on the duties involved and their position in the hierarchy.

For example, (Construction/Civil) Works Manager.
Cf. "Site Manager".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Site_manager

https://www.careerstructure.com/careers-advice/profiles/site...

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Note added at 4 hrs (2018-05-27 06:42:28 GMT)
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For example, in the private sector, "Construction Project Manager" is another possible option.
https://www.aproplan.com/blog/efficiency/10-key-responsibili...

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Note added at 4 hrs (2018-05-27 06:44:25 GMT)
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... "a new director of works for the Palace of Westminster"...
Example sentence:

The director of works & plants looks after the construction activities of ongoing projects and maintenance...

Peer comment(s):

agree María Eugenia Wachtendorff
44 mins
agree Lydianette Soza : Way to go!
12 hrs
agree philgoddard
17 hrs
neutral Christian [email protected] : Construction Manager (I deal with them every day)
2 days 19 hrs
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