Principal Project Management Engineer

Dubai Municipality; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Municipality seeks an experienced project professional to drive planning and execution across assigned development and investment projects. The role requires managing PMO processes, on-site supervision, and ensuring compliance with design, safety, and contract terms.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (all disciplines) and have around 6 years of relevant experience, including coordination with consultants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (all disciplines) is required.
• Typically 6 years of relevant experience in project management and supervision.
• Experience with planning, execution, monitoring, and control of development/investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation plans for projects and requirements, feasibility studies, terms of reference, and technical specifications.
• Monitor projects through the PMO system, supervise on-site progress, and inspect work quality.
• Evaluate contractor/consultant performance and ensure compliance with laws, safety, and schedules.
• Review and approve payments and variation orders; audit financial claims.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from consultants, contractors, and internal units.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports with achievements and challenges.

Skills

Project management

PMO experience

Field supervision

Contractor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (All disciplines)

Job description

• Develop implementation plans for assigned projects and initiatives in line with relevant project policies and strategies, including the preparation of feasibility studies, terms of reference, and engineering and technical requirements for development and investment projects related to the activities and services of the organizational unit.
• Monitor and manage assigned projects through the Project Management Office (PMO) system, and conduct field supervision of ongoing project sites. Inspect work progress, verify the quality of materials and completed works and their compliance with approved designs, plans, and drawings, and approve the technical personnel assigned by consultants and contractors.
• Evaluate the performance of contractors and consultants in terms of their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and approved schedules in accordance with contractual requirements and in coordination with the concerned departments. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements at Municipality work sites in accordance with applicable laws, local orders, and relevant guidelines.
• Review and approve payments to contractors and consultants, evaluate variation orders for assigned projects, and introduce the necessary amendments in accordance with the interests of the work. Review and audit financial claims related to completed projects.
• Ensure the timely preparation of responses to correspondence received from consultants, contractors, the Municipality’s organizational units, and external entities related to assigned projects.
• Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of assigned projects, including achievements, challenges affecting project progress, and the necessary proposals and recommendations to address them.
• Participate in developing improvement plans in the best interests of the Municipality and in alignment with international best practices and standards in the relevant field.
• Comply with information security policies and protect data and information in accordance with the Municipality’s approved Data Classification Policy. Report any violations or security breaches through the channels designated by the Municipality and participate in information security-related training programs.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the nature and scope of the position, as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree

All Engineering Disciplines

6 years of experience