Sr Project Engineer

Amana Group; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amana Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead large-scale steel building projects across the UAE. You will drive planning, execution, and close-out, while upholding safety, quality, and client value on multi‑million‑dollar initiatives.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources; coordinate design, procurement, fabrication, and field teams; review drawings and change orders; mentor engineers and promote best practices across the department. Travel to UAE sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; PE license preferred.
• 8+ years in steel building construction project management.
• Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar projects on time and budget.
• Strong knowledge of AISC, ASCE, and local codes.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project and BIM tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to UAE job sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of steel building projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate design, procurement, fabrication, and field crews.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review engineering drawings, specs, and change orders.
• Monitor progress, generate reports, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Resolve on-site technical issues and lead value-engineering initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the department.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

On-site problem solving

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Technical review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM tools

Job description

Job Description:

The Sr. Project Engineer will spearhead the planning, execution, and close‑out of large‑scale steel building projects across the UAE. This role blends technical expertise with strong leadership to drive project performance, uphold rigorous safety standards, and deliver exceptional value to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of steel building projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including design, procurement, fabrication, and field crews.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal construction codes and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and change orders.
• Monitor progress, generate performance reports, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues on‑site, providing engineering solutions promptly.
• Lead value‑engineering initiatives to optimize cost and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (PE license preferred).
• Minimum 8 years experience managing steel building construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering multi‑million‑dollar projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of AISC, ASCE, and local building codes.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and BIM tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to job sites across the United Arab Emirates.