Resident Engineer/Project Manager

SDV Consulting Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SDV Consulting Engineers in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Resident Engineer/Project Manager with 15+ years' experience in supervision and execution of major construction projects in the UAE. You will oversee consultancy supervision across projects, ensure completion on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading planning and scheduling with MS Project or Primavera, conducting progress meetings with engineers, contractors and clients, maintaining document

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 15+ years in project supervision and execution; 10+ years as Resident Engineer or Project Manager in UAE.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.
• PMP and PQP certifications are advantageous.
• Strong leadership and English communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of Abu Dhabi regulations and local construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall performance of consultancy supervision services across assigned projects.
• Ensure project completion on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Provide leadership in project planning, scheduling, and execution using MS Project or Primavera.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with engineers, contractors, and clients, ensuring alignment on project goals.
• Maintain effective document control and general administrative processes.
• Manage risk and issue logs, and drive resolution processes.
• Act as the primary interface with external stakeholders, including end-users, asset owners, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and government authorities.
• Assist in the evaluation of contractor change requests, claims, and contractual issues.
• Lead critical discussions and negotiations to resolve project challenges effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Education

Civil/Structural Eng Bachelor

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

SDV Consulting Engineers offers a comprehensive selection of services in all major engineering disciplines, project management, and project development. We provide FEED, EPCM, PMC, Commissioning, and Advisory Services for the industrial sector, primarily in manufacturing & processing, energy, hydrogen plants, cold stores, and specialty facilities. For more information, visit www.sdvce.com.

Role Description

• Oversee the overall performance of consultancy supervision services across assigned projects.
• Ensure project completion on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Provide leadership in project planning, scheduling, and execution using tools like MS Project or Primavera.
• Conduct regular progress meetings with engineers, contractors, and clients, ensuring alignment on project goals.
• Maintain effective document control and general administrative processes.
• Manage risk and issue logs, and drive resolution processes.
• Act as the primary interface with external stakeholders, including end-users, asset owners, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and government authorities.
• Assist in the evaluation of contractor change requests, claims, and contractual issues.
• Lead critical discussions and negotiations to resolve project challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in project supervision and execution, with a minimum of 10 years in a Resident Engineer or Project Manager role, overseeing at least 2 construction projects in the UAE.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera).
• PMP and PQP certifications are advantageous.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of Abu Dhabi regulations, authorities' requirements, and local construction standards is mandatory.
• Experience with projects related to steel and industrial projects is highly preferred.
• Candidate currently in UAE is mandatory.