Project Engineer
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About the Role
A construction company seeks a Project Engineer to manage day-to-day site activities for commercial fit-out projects in Dammam. The role involves supervising works, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing shop drawings, and ensuring timely delivery within quality and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise daily construction activities and ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Monitor site progress and report regularly to the Project Manager
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and project requirements
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment on site
- Manage and supervise commercial fit out activities including interior finishes, ceiling systems, partitions, drywall, flooring, joinery, and MEP coordination
- Review, coordinate, and follow up on shop drawings and material submittals
- Assign daily tasks to foremen and subcontractors and track progress
- Conduct internal handovers between trades and prepare handover packages including snag lists, test reports, and inspection approvals
- Liaise with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers; attend site meetings
- Implement QA/QC procedures on site and conduct inspections before consultant/client inspections
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field
- 3–6 years of relevant experience as a Project Engineer
- Proven experience in commercial fit out projects (offices, retail, restaurants, hotels, showrooms)
- Hands on experience in site supervision, task allocation, handover procedures, and snagging
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
- Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience in reviewing and coordinating shop drawings, preparing RFIs, method statements, and as built drawings
- Good knowledge of QA/QC procedures and site safety regulations
- Valid driving license is a plus
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our project team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day to day site activities, supervising works, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring that projects—especially commercial fit out works—are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.
Site Supervision & Execution
- Supervise daily construction activities and ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Monitor site progress and report regularly to the Project Manager.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and project requirements.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment on site.
Fit Out Works (Commercial Projects)
- Manage and supervise commercial fit out activities including interior finishes, ceiling systems, partitions and drywall, flooring works, joinery and carpentry, and MEP coordination with finishing works.
- Ensure smooth integration between civil, architectural, and MEP scopes.
Shop Drawings & Technical Submittals
- Review, coordinate, and follow up on shop drawings and material submittals.
- Ensure all site works are executed in line with approved shop drawings.
- Identify discrepancies and raise RFIs when required.
- Assist in preparing as built drawings.
Task Allocation & Handover
- Assign daily tasks to foremen and subcontractors.
- Track progress of assigned works and ensure timely completion.
- Conduct internal handovers between trades.
- Prepare and manage handover packages for completed areas, including snag lists, test reports, and inspection approvals.
- Coordinate final handover with the client/consultant.
Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Attend site meetings and prepare progress updates.
- Ensure proper coordination between all disciplines to avoid clashes and delays.
Quality Control
- Implement QA/QC procedures on site.
- Conduct inspections before consultant/client inspections.
- Ensure rectification of defects and closure of snags.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
- Certification in construction management or site supervision is an advantage.
Professional Experience
- 3–6 years of relevant experience as a Project Engineer.
- Proven experience in commercial fit out projects, including offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, showrooms.
- Hands on experience in site supervision, task allocation and work planning, handover procedures and snagging, coordination of shop drawings and technical submittals.
Technical Skills
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
- Solid knowledge of fit out construction methods and materials.
- Experience in reviewing and coordinating shop drawings, preparing RFIs, method statements, and as built drawings.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Familiar with project schedules, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality control procedures.
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