Director Responsable de Obra (DRO)

English translation: Director of Works (DOW)

02:39 May 27, 2018
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: Director Responsable de Obra (DRO)
Director Responsable de obra con cédula profesional, datos, cuando sea el caso, de coorresponsables técnicos de las diferentes especialidades de obra
Maria Esther Lemus Armas
Local time: 01:33
English translation:Director of Works (DOW)
Explanation:
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"...
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Director of Works (DOW)


Explanation:
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(s):
  • The director of works & plants looks after the construction activities of ongoing projects and maintenance...

    Reference: http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/16251467.Dramatic_plans_to_t...
    https://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/article/construction-project-manager-job-description/
neilmac
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Local time: 09:33
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agree  María Eugenia Wachtendorff
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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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