Project Engineer - Building Construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage daily site operations, ensuring construction progress aligns with approved drawings, project schedules, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers (structural & MEP), consultants, and subcontractors to coordinate execution and resolve any design or construction conflicts.
• Plan, prepare, and track construction schedules using software tools like MS Project or Primavera P6 to ensure timely milestone achievement.
• Monitor construction expenditures and maintain tight cost control to prevent budget overruns; initiate corrective measures when required.
• Oversee the performance of site teams and subcontractors, ensuring productivity targets, workmanship quality, and safety practices are consistently upheld.
• Conduct routine site inspections to enforce quality control procedures and proactively address any technical issues or execution delays.
• Manage and process all project variations and change orders, ensuring approvals are documented and impacts analyzed.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely ordering and delivery of all materials, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized project records, including daily progress reports, inspection logs, material delivery records, and meeting summaries.
• Communicate regularly with all project stakeholders to provide updates, escalate issues, and support decision-making processes.
• Ensure smooth project close-out, overseeing final inspections, snag rectification, and handover documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in a senior site or construction management role.
• Prior work experience with Grade A or B construction contracting companies is essential.
• Hands-on leadership of high-rise towers, luxury villas, or mixed-use developments is mandatory.
• Deep understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, labor deployment, and contractual obligations.
• Experience in managing large project teams of 300+ personnel and supervising multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Capable of initiating and leading a new project department, including setup and process implementation.
• Proficient in project planning and documentation tools: Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong leadership skills with effective communication, conflict resolution, and team coordination abilities.
• Well-versed in local authority regulations, safety standards, and international quality codes.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Note: Candidates from a consultancy background will not be considered for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent