Project Engineer

Hill International; Abha; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and manage large-scale infrastructure and city development projects. You will coordinate with design, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure milestones are met and quality standards comply with regulations.

The role requires strong communication, thorough documentation, and proactive risk management, with oversight of budgets, schedules, and project controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects.
• Experience with major government and/or semi-government program implementations.
• Extensive experience in management of water and wastewater works.
• Knowledge of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Experience implementing a zero accident philosophy.
• Proven engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Experience of working internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed project plan with timelines, budgets, resources, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the project team.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance teams to meet goals.
• Ensure projects adhere to quality standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including reports, specs, and change orders.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Hill International is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and manage large-scale infrastructure and city development projects. The role involves coordinating with various teams, ensuring project adherence to quality standards and regulations, and maintaining accurate project documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed project plan that includes timelines, budgets, resources, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the project team members.
• Coordinate with various teams, including design, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance teams, to ensure project goals are met.
• Ensure the projects adhere to quality standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, technical specifications, and change orders.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and problems that arise during the project.
• Responsible for project functions monitoring included but not limited to Project Management, Site Management, Project Control Management, Engineering Management, Procurement, Construction Management, etc. are all coordinated and properly staffed to meet the project(s) goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting standards are maintained throughout the project(s).
• Coordinate and communicate projects group as needed on major projects in the Region.
• Coordinate with regional and site management on status, significant trends and changes of approved projects.
• Monitor engineering progress against budget and forecasted schedule.
• Preparing the engineering budget, project schedules and project control budgets.
• Maintain effective and on-going communications with construction and contractor management teams. Coordinating engineering activities with other departments.
• Monitoring construction progress and providing technical assistance.
• Providing technical advice and support to other departments.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 10 years experience in large-scale infrastructure or city development projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• Extensive Experience in the project management of water and wastewater works.
• Knowledge of professional project management processes and procedures.
• Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Experience of working internationally.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.

Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

A construction consultancy providing project management, programme management, cost control and construction claims services. It has a long established Middle East presence supporting infrastructure, buildings, transport and government development programmes.

Company Industry:

Construction

Department / Functional Area:

Projects Management

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)