Project Engineer - Steel Structure

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate steel structure fabrication, erection, and installation activities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, schedules, and technical documents.
• Plan, monitor, and control project activities to ensure timely project completion.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal departments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on Material Inspection Requests (MIR) and Work Inspection Requests (WIR/WMR).
• Attend inspections and ensure timely approvals from consultants and client representatives.
• Respond to inspection comments and coordinate corrective actions when required.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, progress, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Track project milestones, material deliveries, manpower, and site resources.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Identify project risks, delays, and technical issues and implement corrective measures.
• Prepare project progress reports, technical submittals, and project documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support to site teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of overall experience as a Project Engineer in steel structure, steel fabrication, or structural steel construction projects.
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of relevant Project Engineering experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience in steel structure fabrication, erection, and installation projects.
• Must have hands-on experience in preparing, submitting, and managing MIR (Material Inspection Requests) and WIR/WMR (Work Inspection Requests).
• Strong experience working with and managing subcontractors.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, clients, and inspectors on project approvals and inspections.
• Familiarity with Saudi construction standards, QA/QC procedures, and inspection processes.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to communicate professionally and effectively with inspectors, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to independently handle site inspections and secure timely approvals.
• Strong project coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in steel structure projects and/or commercial.
• PMP Certification is an added advantage.