Project Engineer

Home Centre; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Dubai seeks a Project Engineer responsible for planning, execution, and monitoring of fitout projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in site management, proficiency in project documentation tools, and excellent communication skills. This role demands effective coordination with contractors and consultants to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of extensive fit-out site experience, preferably on the consultant/client side.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution from site survey through construction and handover.
• Liaise with contractor to prepare material submittals.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and quality of works.
• Prepare project control documentation including daily and weekly reports.
• Coordinate with QS/Finance for the release of payments to contractors.

Skills

Technical Input

Planning

Organizing

Progress Monitoring

Design Coordination

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Office

ACAD

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Role Summary

The Project engineer will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and ensuring timely and successful delivery of fitout projects (new/ refit/ refresh and rollouts) from inception to completion across Home Centre business unit. To assist Project Manager on the progress of the projects. The role involves coordination with internal departments, consultants, malls and contractors to ensure technical and quality standards, timelines, budgets, and safety requirements are met.

Job Description

• Reporting to Project Manager, manage project execution from site survey, brand concept design through construction and handover.
• Coordinate/ liaise with Mall team / Landlords to get approvals for fitout process and execution, keeping the design standards of Home Centre intact.
• Review architectural plans, drawings, and blueprints to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
• Liaise with contractor to prepare material submittals to Mall team/ Landlord.
• Support the Design team/ QS team with technical inputs, unit specifications and design information required for design intent drawings, capex inputs and tender preparation.
• Review and manage technical documentation including shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and variation requests.
• Coordinate with designers and contractors to ensure construction activities are in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedule.
• Monitor project progress against weekly targets and highlight deviations from the approved program, advising the Project Manager of potential delays and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and quality of works, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project aspects including time, quality, safety, and sustainability, while eliminating delays.
• Maintain up-to-date records of project correspondence, approvals, project status update and progress reports.
• Prepare project control documentation including:
• Daily and weekly field reports
• Material Inspection Requests (MIR) and Work Inspection Requests (WIR)
• Production and material tracking logs
• Coordinate, attend and document progress and regular coordination meetings with concept team and all stakeholders to understand their specific requirements and facilitate implementation on-site.
• Support quantity and invoice verification and certification of completed works.
• Verify and confirm contractor work completion for invoicing and payment processing.
• Coordinate with QS/ Finance for the release of payments to contractors, consultants, and vendors, ensuring technical verification of claims and work completion.
• Interact daily with Consultants and Contractors to ensure project requirements are met and timelines are adhered to.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in developing strategies for successful project delivery, focusing on design, construction, and maintenance.
• Identification and evaluation of new products / solutions, vendors, material to be used and finalization and cost effectiveness.

Requirement

• Qualifications: Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in Architecture/ Civil Engineering; Project Management Certification preferred.
• Experience: Graduate with 5-7 years of extensive fit-out site experience, preferably on the consultant/client side. Experience in coordinating with consultants, contractors, and cross-functional internal teams including finance and merchandisers. Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a demanding environment.
• Project Skills: Technical Input, Planning, Organizing, Progress Monitoring, Site documentation, Design Coordination, reporting efficiently and delivery.
• Competencies: Effective Communication, Time Management, Leadership, Commercial Awareness, Ethical Decision-Making, Customer Focus, problem-solving skills, Results-Driven Mindset, Adaptability.
• Knowledge: Financial Acumen, Computer Proficiency, UAE Local Regulations, Industry Best Practices.
• Skilled in MS Office, ACAD, MS Project/ Primavera and project documentation tools.
• Hands-on experience in civil and MEP fitout, knowledge of estimation, exposure to latest building materials, building systems and interior trends.
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.