Project Manager

Bilfinger Middle East; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Structural Expert with approximately 20 years of related experience in structural engineering and project management. The ideal candidate will lead structural works for road infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, precast and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures, ensuring UAE standards compliance.

Role demands coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors, and familiarity with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Approximately 20 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Strong experience in UAE infrastructure and road projects.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipality requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering works for infrastructure and road projects.
• Review and coordinate structural design, drawings, calculations and specs.
• Provide technical expertise for road-related structures.
• Review designs for bridges, tunnels, precast and post-tensioned structures.
• Ensure designs comply with UAE standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and other disciplines.
• Familiarize with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipality requirements.
• Monitor design quality, compliance, progress and deliverables.
• Guide junior engineers and design teams.
• Support tendering and technical proposal activities (design/tender review).

Skills

Structural design

Design review

Project management

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Equivalency Certificate

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Project Manager – Structural Expert

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Structural Expert with approximately 20 years of relevant experience in structural engineering and project management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in road infrastructure and structural works, including bridges, tunnels, precast structures, and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering works for infrastructure and road projects.
• Review and coordinate structural design, tender drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Provide technical expertise for various types of road-related structures.
• Review structural designs related to bridges, tunnels, precast structures, and cast-in-place post-tensioned structures.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable UAE standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Familiarize and coordinate with the requirements of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipalities for structural works.
• Monitor design quality, technical compliance, project progress, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to structural engineers and design teams.
• Support tendering and technical proposal activities, including review of design and tender documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Approximately 20 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Strong experience in UAE infrastructure and road projects.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Municipality requirements and procedures.
• Proven expertise in:
• Bridges
• Tunnels
• Precast structures
• Cast-in-place post-tensioned structures
• Road structural works
• Structural design and design review
• Tender and construction drawings

Key Skills

• Strong structural design and design-review capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of structural engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Ability to review and challenge complex structural designs.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within schedule and quality requirements.

If you have any questions please contact Gelson Dsouza ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.