Project Engineer High-Rise Construction & Steel Structural Works

Location:

Dubai (On-site)

Company:
Confidential

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 12,000–15,000 per month (Based on Experience)

A leading construction company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, and steel structure developments. We are committed to excellence in quality, safety, innovation, and timely project execution.

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of high-rise building and steel structural projects from inception to handover.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and overall project performance to achieve contractual and company objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee all site activities, including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and steel structural works.
• Manage structural steel fabrication, delivery, erection, alignment, welding, bolting, and inspection activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines and cost targets.
• Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements, and material approvals.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, local authority requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE policies.
• Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and provide regular updates to senior management and clients.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and commercial issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor procurement activities, subcontractor performance, material deliveries, and site logistics.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, variations, claims, and resource allocation.
• Ensure successful project close-out, testing and commissioning coordination, snagging, and final handover.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4–8 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a Project Engineer role.
• Mandatory experience managing high-rise building projects and steel structural works.
• Previous UAE construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, structural steel fabrication and erection, finishing works, and MEP coordination.
• Sound understanding of project planning, cost control, contract administration, and construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office. Experience with BIM is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, FIDIC contracts, quality management systems, and HSE regulations.
• Proven leadership, team management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.