Project Manager

Bilfinger Berger SE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger, a leading international industrial services provider, is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Structural Expert with about 20 years in structural engineering and project management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in road infrastructure and structural works, including bridges, tunnels, precast structures, and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures.

The role involves leading design reviews, coordinating with clients and contractors, and ensuring compliance with UAE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Approximately 20 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Strong experience in UAE infrastructure and road projects.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering works for infrastructure and road projects.
• Review and coordinate structural design, tender drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Provide technical expertise for road-related structures.
• Review designs for bridges, tunnels, precast structures, and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures.
• Ensure designs comply with UAE standards, authority requirements, and project specs.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor design quality, technical compliance, progress and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to structural engineers and design teams.
• Support tendering and technical proposal activities.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Equivalency Certificate

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services providerwith a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Structural Expert with approximately 20 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and project management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in road infrastructure and structural works, including bridges, tunnels, precast structures, and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering works for infrastructure and road projects.
• Review and coordinate structural design, tender drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Provide technical expertise for various types of road-related structures.
• Review structural designs related to bridges, tunnels, precast structures, and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable UAE standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Familiarize and coordinate with the requirements of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipalities for structural works.
• Monitor design quality, technical compliance, project progress, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to structural engineers and design teams.
• Support tendering and technical proposal activities, including review of design and tender documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Approximately 20 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Strong experience in UAE infrastructure and road projects.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipality requirements and procedures.
• Bridges
• Precast structures
• Cast-in-place post-tensioned structures
• Structural design and design review
• Tender and construction drawings

Key Skills

• Strong structural design and design-review capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of structural engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Ability to review and challenge complex structural designs.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within schedule and quality requirements.

If you have any questions please contactGelson Dsouza ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.