Site Engineer

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 133,920 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Site Engineer to oversee project and site coordination. The role includes supporting the Project Manager, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring project compliance with quality and budget constraints. Candidates should have at least 3 years of construction experience, ideally in an airport setting. This position is critical for project success and requires strong project management and supervision skills.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in construction roles for significant projects in the UAE, preferably in an airport environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors during project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance on site for schedule adherence.
• Support the Project Manager in overseeing various project documents.
• Evaluate project performance concerning time and budget.
• Facilitate changes in project processes to improve operational methods.
• Plan resources for each job to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project / Program Management

Property and Facilities Management

Planning and Scheduling

Performance management

Contractor supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

The Site Engineer is fully responsible for project and site coordination, as assigned by the Project Manager. The projects will take place across the Client’s facilities. The Site Engineer is accountable for the performance of sub‑contracted services. This performance will be evaluated against the established program and budget to ensure it meets the expectations of the Client, the Facility Manager, and their customers across the various sites.

Key Responsibilities

The Site Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that construction projects adhere to established quality standards and meet the approved baseline. The responsibilities would be,

• Supports the Project Manager as the Company representative with the selected subcontractors during the project execution.
• Follows up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Monitors contractor performance on site pertaining to schedule and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Supports the Project Manager in overseeing the Project Daily Report. Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
• Monitoring and evaluating project performance in line with time and budgetary constraints.
• Communicating project performance results with the project management team.
• Managing changes in project processes to resolve identified shortcomings in operational methods.
• Plan and coordinate the resources for each job, including inputs from other offices, sub‑consultants and other suppliers, and manage all jobs to deliver them on time and within the budget.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate to support the Project Manager.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Facility Manager Team members and champion best practices.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Projects & Minor Works Manager or reporting Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors Degree Level – Project Management, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering.
• Experience: >3 years’ experience in construction roles for important projects in the UAE as part of the Main Contractor team. Preferably in an Airport environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Project / Program Management
• Property and Facilities Management
• Planning and Scheduling
• Performance management
• Contractor supervision

KPIs

• Meeting of relevant contract KPIs
• Minor works projects delivered on time, quality and budget
• Timely reporting for projects