Project Engineer
Role Overview
Civil-focused Project Engineer role in Dubai overseeing site management and execution of high-rise building projects in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Civil-focused Project Engineer role in Dubai overseeing site management and execution of high-rise building projects in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily site operations and track progress against schedules for high-rise building projects.
- Coordinate project managers, subcontractors, consultants, and site teams to support execution and timely completion.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and Dubai Municipality codes.
- Manage plans, method statements, progress reports, permits, and material submittals.
- Identify and resolve technical issues, conflicts, and site bottlenecks.
- Monitor milestones, challenges, and achievements and report to senior management.
- Review engineering drawings, plans, and specifications and ensure work follows approved designs.
- Coordinate approvals and inspections with DEWA, RTA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and other local authorities.
- Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
Education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant site or project engineering experience in the Dubai/UAE construction industry.
- At least three years of high-rise building construction experience in Dubai is mandatory.
- Proven contribution to high-rise projects in Dubai.
Technical knowledge and tools
- Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality and other authorities’ regulations, approval processes, and building codes.
- Knowledge of DEWA, RTA, Civil Defense, and other local authority requirements.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety standards for high-rise buildings in the UAE.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Primavera P6, and other relevant industry tools.
- Arabic language skills are required.
- A valid UAE driving license is preferred.
Professional skills
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, collaborate, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Workplace and employment
- Full-time role in Dubai; work location is in person.
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