Project Engineer (Finishing)

Role overview

Engineering and site delivery

• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals for compliance before execution.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, and MEP teams to resolve design discrepancies, RFIs, and technical queries.
• Plan daily and weekly activities with site engineers and foremen to meet progress targets and maintain quality and safety.
• Monitor site work against approved methods, QA/QC procedures, and authority guidelines, including Dubai Municipality and Trakhees.
• Verify materials against approved submittals and ensure they are stored, handled, and installed as recommended.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries and subcontractor mobilization with procurement.
• Guide site engineers in preparing WIRs and MIRs for consultant approval.

Progress, safety, and reporting

• Track construction progress against the baseline program and report deviations to the Construction Manager.
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections, snag lists, and closure of non-conformance reports.
• Monitor subcontractors against schedule, quality expectations, and HSE standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and conduct toolbox talks when required.
• Maintain daily progress reports, site memos, and as-built drawings with the document controller.
• Coordinate resource allocation and look-ahead schedules with planning.
• Support cost control by monitoring material wastage, equipment use, and manpower productivity.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 9 years of building construction experience, including at least 5 years in Dubai.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, structural and finishing works, and local authority requirements.

Work arrangement

• Work location is in person.