Project Engineer – Civil (High-Rise & Towers)

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C. in Abu Dhabi seeks a proactive Project Engineer (Civil) focused on high-rise developments.

You will coordinate between PMs, consultants, design teams, and site engineers to ensure constructability, safety, and schedule adherence. The role requires 6–10+ years in civil construction with tower experience, strong AutoCAD/Primavera/BIM skills, and proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer preferred.
• 6–10+ years of civil construction experience with at least 3+ years on high-rise towers (G+30).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera P6 / MS Project, and BIM software (Revit/Navisworks).
• Strong communication, leadership and subcontractor management abilities.
• Knowledge of safety, QA/QC and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical liaison between PM, Consultants, Design Teams and Site Execution Engineers.
• Review IFC drawings for constructability, clashes, and long-lead material requirements.
• Submit and track technical submittals including ITPs, Shop Drawings, and Method Statements.
• Draft and process RFIs with Engineer of Record/Consultant to resolve site queries.
• Oversee structural milestones: deep piling, shoring, diaphragm walls, jumpform, post-tensioned slabs, and curtain wall facades.
• Plan tower crane coverage, concrete placements, hoist hours, and site logistics.
• Coordinate handovers between civil/structural teams and MEP/Finishing to prevent clashes.

Skills

High-rise construction

Project coordination

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6 / MS Project

BIM (Revit/Navisworks)

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and technical Project Engineer (Civil) specializing in high-rise building developments. In this role, you will bridge project management, technical design coordination, and site operations. You will be responsible for tracking master schedules, resolving technical submittals, managing subcontractor performance, driving commercial progress, and ensuring that tower execution meets strict structural specifications, budget constraints, and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Project Planning, Technical Coordination & Controls

• Act as the technical liaison between the Project Manager, Consultants, Design Teams, and Site Execution Engineers.
• Review structural and architectural Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, identifying constructability issues, design clashes, and long-lead material requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and track technical submittals, including Method Statements, Material Submittals, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Shop Drawings.
• Draft and process Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve site queries with the Engineer of Record / Consultant.
• Oversee key structural milestones: subterranean works (deep piling, shoring, diaphragm walls), main superstructure (jumpform/climbing formwork, post-tensioned slabs, high-strength concrete), and external envelope (unitized curtain wall facades).
• Plan high-rise site logistics: optimize tower crane coverage schedules, concrete placer placements, material hoist operational hours, and staging area usage.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary handovers between civil/structural teams and MEP/Finishing subcontractors to prevent clashes and delays.

3. Schedule, Cost & Commercial Management

• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule using Primavera P6 / MS Project, identifying potential delays and proposing recovery plans.
• Track daily productivity, material consumption, and equipment utilization against budgeted quantities.
• Measure completed structural works and assist Quantity Surveyors in preparing interim payment applications, variation orders (VOs), and subcontractor monthly valuations.
• Manage vendor procurement and material delivery schedules to prevent site downtime.

4. Quality Assurance & Health Safety Environment (HSE)

• Enforce Project Quality Plans (PQP) across all structural operations to minimize rework and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in audits, joint consultant inspections, and closing out structural NCRs.
• Drive a strict safety culture, ensuring compliance with high-altitude safety standards, edge protection, crane safety, and concrete pumping protocols.

5. Client Communication & Project Closeout

• Represent the general contractor in technical progress meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage statutory approval submittals and local municipality/civil defense inspections for tower completion milestones.
• Lead project closeout activities: compiling O&M manuals, as-built drawings, testing & commissioning records, and snags clearance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional License: Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or local Engineering Council registration preferred.
• Experience: 6 to 10+ years of civil construction experience with a reputable General Contractor, including at least 3+ years in a Project Engineer role on high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use towers (G+30 floors minimum).
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of high-rise structural systems: jumpform systems, post-tensioned concrete, mass concrete pours, structural steel framing, and unitized curtain wall systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Primavera P6 / MS Project, and BIM software (Revit/Navisworks viewer).
• Strong commercial awareness (contracts, variation management, and cost control).
• Strong multi-tasking and technical problem-solving capabilities under tight timelines.
• Excellent negotiation and subcontractor management abilities.
• Leadership skills with a proven track record of coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and client presentations.