PROJECT ENGINEER

Department: Projects

Reports To: Project Manager

Supervises: Project Coordinator coordinates with Site Engineers

Role Purpose:

To support the Project Manager in planning, execution, coordinating, and monitoring all phases of steel structure & Process Piping projects — from engineering, procurement, fabrication and site activities — ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Coordination

Attend Kick Off Meeting

Understand full scope from contract, drawings, and specifications.

Break down the scope into actionable tasks across Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Site activities.

Develop and maintain project tracking systems (engineering deliverables , PQD, Material Submittal, Method statement, ITP, RA, procurement status, fabrication & erection progress).

Prepare project execution plans, tracking sheets, and look-ahead schedules.

Ensure key milestones are achieved as per baseline program.

2. Engineering & Documentation Control

Coordinate with the Engineering Team to ensure timely release of Shop drawings submission for client approval, verify BOM for material purchase and fabrication drawing release.

Review drawing submissions and ensure design intent is met.

Track and follow up on client approvals for shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, RA, etc.

Maintain up-to-date document registers and logs, like variation tracker, drawing submission and approval register, Fabrication, delivery & IR tracker.

3. Procurement & Material Readiness

Monitor procurement status of materials and components based on project schedule.

Verify material availability and match with erection sequences.

Coordinate with procurement and store teams for dispatches to site.

4. Fabrication & Erection Follow-up

Liaise with the fabrication department to ensure prioritization as per erection sequence and delivery.

Verify readiness of items (NDT, painting, final inspection, tagging and delivery) for dispatch.

Prepare and verify the site readiness checklist and erection planning inputs.

Coordinate with Site Engineers to ensure accurate installation and for daily reports.

5. Communication & Reporting

Conduct internal coordination meetings and attend client/project review meetings.

Escalate delays or risks to the Project Manager with mitigation plans.

Prepare and submit weekly progress reports and client reports.

Maintain logs for RFIs, NCRs, drawing approvals, submission approvals, delivery notes, and inspection reports.

6. Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with project ITPs, Method Statements, and client specifications.

Support QC team in inspections and closure of inspection comments.

Follow-up site team to make site inspections and approvals

Ensure all site and shop activities meet HSE standards in coordination with Safety Officers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical engineering in steel structure related field.

Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in structural steel / Process Piping documentation & project execution.

Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes.

Familiarity with engineering drawings (GA, shop, erection), BOQs, and material specs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Project coordination and time management.

MS Excel, MS Project / Primavera (preferred), AutoCAD (basic).

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of QA/QC and HSE procedures.

ERP knowledge (preferred).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent