Senior Project Engineer

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology and engineering solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee high-profile hospital and healthcare projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across construction phases. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering and a minimum of 15 years of experience in building and healthcare construction, with strong leadership and communication skills to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in building construction, especially in healthcare and road projects.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction standards and local regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders and lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project designs and ensure compliance with client requirements and local codes.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor site progress and implement corrective actions to maintain project integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

BIM tools (e.g., Revit)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Senior Project Engineer

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer – Buildings, Health Complex and Roads

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team for high-profile hospital and healthcare facility projects, Roads and other Buildings projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and efficient coordination across all phases of construction. The Senior Project Engineer supports the Project Manager in delivering quality work while ensuring support for bids and tenders, engineering compliance, and coordinating technical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate project designs, technical drawings, BOQs, and specifications to ensure compliance with client requirements, healthcare standards, and local building codes.
• Review technical bids and evaluate vendors' capabilities and prepare technical evaluation report.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and site teams to ensure alignment on design intent, construction methods, and technical details.
• Lead and manage all technical and engineering aspects of hospital and healthcare facility projects, including MEP systems and specialized infrastructure.
• Lead and manage all technical and engineering aspects of Buildings and Roads Projects.
• Act as the key liaison between consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor site progress, perform regular inspections, identify potential risks or deviations, and implement timely corrective actions to maintain project integrity.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, resource plans, and budgets in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Oversee the review and control of technical submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including progress reports, technical logs, inspection records, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure all activities adhere to project timelines, quality benchmarks, and health and safety regulations.
• Support risk management strategies and proactively address challenges related to technical execution or regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Min 15 years of experience in building construction, specifically within in hospital or healthcare facility projects and road projects.
• Strong understanding of healthcare construction standards. Knowledge of local construction regulations, permitting processes, and HSE practices in Iraq is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead technical personnel and coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders in complex projects.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel, Project), and familiar with BIM tools (e.g., Revit).