Project Engineer - Aviation Infrastructure
Aecom India Pvt Ltd
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AECOM India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer – Aviation to oversee civil/structural/electrical/MEP/airport systems for projects in Trivandrum, Mangalore &Ahmedabad. You will report to Package Managers, supervise on-site activities, review drawings, ensure progress, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver airport infrastructure assets.
The role requires strong supervisory experience in airport projects, interfacing with PMC/EPC teams, and adherence to aviation standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized university.
- 5–10 years of experience in construction supervision & monitoring, project engineering or infra development in the respective discipline.
- Minimum 5 years in airport and aviation infrastructure projects is essential.
- Strong experience in site execution, coordination, work-front planning, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and handover.
- Experience with PMC consultants, EPC contractors, airport operators, or client-side teams.
- Experience in multidisciplinary interface coordination and management of construction activities in operational or greenfield airport environments.
- Knowledge of ICAO, DGCA, IS Codes, and applicable airport engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Review GFC drawings, specifications, method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical submissions; identify discrepancies and constructability issues.
- Ensure work-front availability and support achievement of construction progress targets.
- Supervise and manage on-site construction activities within the assigned discipline; ensure compliance with drawings and quality requirements.
- Monitor progress, identify and resolve delays, constraints, and interface bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams for seamless execution and interface management.
- Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and compliance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, statutory and aviation requirements.
- Resolve site issues and design clarifications in coordination with stakeholders.
- Prepare progress reports, inspection records, punch lists and technical documentation.
- Monitor testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities; support commissioning and handover.
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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
The Project Engineer for respective disciplines ( Civil/ Structures/ Electrical/ MEP/ PHE/ Drainage/ Utility/ Airport Systems/ Finishing) shall report to the Package Managers and will be responsible for ensuring work front availability, achieving agreed construction progress targets, identifying & escalating delays/constraints, resource shortages, and interface-related bottlenecks and supporting effective & timely project delivery. The role involves day-to-day progress monitoring, construction supervision, quality assurance, testing, commissioning and handover of various airport infrastructure assets including terminal buildings, airside works, support facilities, airport systems and landside infra. The role also involves reviewing GFC drawings and identifying any site related discrepancies, reviewing technical submissions, monitoring construction progress and quality assurance, coordinating with contractors/consultants/vendors and other stakeholders to ensure that all the works are executed in accordance with approved designs, drawings, project specifications, safety requirements, project timelines and applicable aviation standards. The role shall also ensure proper interfacing and integration with associated infrastructure, utilities, airport systems and adjoining project packages to facilitate seamless project execution and operational readiness.
- Review GFC drawings, specifications, method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical submissions, and identify site-related discrepancies, clashes, and constructability issues.
- Ensure work-front availability and support achievement of agreed construction progress targets.
- Supervise and manage on-site construction activities within the assigned discipline and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Monitor construction progress and proactively identify, escalation, and resolve delays, constraints, resource shortages, and interface-related bottlenecks.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project management teams on-site, to facilitate seamless execution and interface management.
- Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and compliance reviews.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, statutory and aviation-specific requirements.
- Resolve site issues, technical queries, and design clarifications in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare progress reports, inspection records, punch lists and technical documentation.
- Monitor testing, commissioning, snagging, defect rectification, and handover activities.
- Support commissioning and handover activities.
- Identify construction risks and coordinate corrective and mitigation measures.
- Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, and coordination workshops.
- Monitor snagging, defect rectification, testing, and handover activities.
- Verify as-built drawings, material records, and project documentation.
- Assist the Package Manager in contractor management, technical reviews, project monitoring & reporting, co-ordination and issue resolution.
Construction Supervision, Site Execution & Work-Front Management Ability to effectively review engineering drawings, specifications, technical submittals and construction methodologies. Progress monitoring, reporting & interface co-ordination Testing, Commissioning & Handover Management Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring Knowledge of ICAO, DGCA, and other relevant aviation and construction standards. Multidisciplinary Coordination & Stakeholder Management Technical Problem Solving, Risk Identification & Issue Resolution Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality control processes, and safety practices. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office applications. Strong skills in documentation and reporting, record management, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Effective communication skills with a focus on stakeholder coordination and commercial documentation management. Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules in a multidisciplinary airport environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.
- Overall 5-10 years of experience in construction supervision & monitoring, project engineering or infra development in respective discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in airport and aviation infrastructure projects is essential.
- Strong experience in site execution, coordination, work-front planning, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover within the relevant discipline.
- Experience working with PMC consultants, EPC contractors, airport operators, or client-side project teams.
- Experience in multidisciplinary interface coordination and management of construction activities in an operational or greenfield airport environment.
- Knowledge of ICAO, DGCA, IS Codes, and applicable airport engineering standards.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Experience Level Senior Level
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