About this role
We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Civil Engineer with a proven track record on large-scale urban master plan projects, high-rise development, and Project Management Consultant (PMC) coordination to join our dynamic team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will support the Resident Engineer in overseeing and managing complex civil infrastructure projects within integrated urban developments, ensuring all activities are executed with precision, innovation, and full compliance with contract requirements, approved specifications, and local Saudi standards. Drawing on your extensive experience with large-scale urban master plans, high-rise construction, and design-construction interface management, you will bring your analytical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence to drive project success while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and schedule performance across multiphase urban development initiatives.
Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive quality assurance and quality control procedures and inspection protocols applicable to assigned civil works within large-scale urban master plan projects, including preparation of inspection and test plans and method statements tailored to complex infrastructure systems and high-rise vertical coordinationConduct thorough site inspections and quality verifications for all construction activities across urban development phases, ensuring strict adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and established quality standards with meticulous attention to detailMonitor and evaluate inspector performance, providing constructive feedback and support to ensure effective supervision and accurate documentation of all site activities throughout the project lifecyclePrepare and submit detailed progress reports for assigned works to the Resident Engineer and Project Manager, maintaining transparent communication and organized record-keeping throughout project executionReview, verify, and coordinate the preparation of as-built documentation and updated records to ensure accuracy and completeness for project closeout across all urban development phasesVerify and coordinate all assigned services, including civil, structural, and MEP interfaces, fostering collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams with a supportive and inclusive approach on complex urban projectsLiaise with the Head Office design team and PMC regarding material submittals, design queries, design reviews, and technical clarifications, demonstrating innovative problem-solving approaches for large-scale urban master plan projects and ensuring design intent is maintained throughout constructionCoordinate with PMC on design compliance, constructability reviews, and design optimization to ensure seamless integration between design specifications and on-site construction execution for high-rise and urban development contextsOversee construction activities for assigned civil structures and systems within high-rise and urban development contexts, ensuring compliance with approved methodologies, sequencing, and vertical coordination requirements with decisive and efficient executionEnforce strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment standards and safe work procedures across all site operations, promoting a culture of safety and resilience on large-scale projectsSupport the Resident Engineer and PMC in identifying and resolving technical site issues specific to urban master plans and high-rise construction, providing strategic input for potential design modifications and value engineering opportunities aligned with project objectivesReview and provide constructive comments on contractors' technical submittals, shop drawings, and method statements in coordination with PMC, ensuring alignment with project requirements, design specifications, and constructability standards for complex urban developmentsEnsure all works comply with Saudi local authority requirements and applicable industry standards for construction and infrastructure development within integrated urban environmentsAssist in evaluating contractors' progress claims, variation proposals, and change requests with analytical rigor and transparency, considering impacts on project schedules, design implications, and phasing across urban master plan initiativesMaintain close coordination with the supervision team, PMC, design consultants, and stakeholders, demonstrating commitment to achieving quality, safety, and progress objectives consistently across all project phases of large-scale urban developments
**Required Qualifications:**
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institutionMinimum 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with proven track record on large-scale urban master plan projects and high-rise developmentMinimum 5 years of direct experience working with Project Management Consultants (PMC) on complex construction projects, including design coordination and constructability reviewsDemonstrated expertise in design-construction interface management, including coordination between design consultants, PMC, and construction teamsProfessional Engineering License (PE/PEng) or equivalent professional registrationProven expertise in construction management, supervision, and quality assurance and quality control procedures on complex, large-scale projectsDemonstrated ability to manage multi-phase construction projects, including structural systems, vertical coordination, and high-rise building developmentStrong knowledge of quality assurance and quality control protocols, inspection methodologies, and technical documentation specific to construction project executionDemonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across complex civil, structural, and MEP interfaces on large-scale urban development projectsProficiency in reviewing technical submittals, shop drawings, design specifications, and method statements with attention to detail and analytical rigorSolid understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment standards, safety compliance, and site safety managementExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams, design consultants, PMC, and local authoritiesProficiency with civil engineering software and project management toolsExperience with site inspection, quality verification, and as-built documentation management**Preferred Qualifications:**
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certificationHealth, Safety, and Environment certification or NEBOSH qualificationSpecialized experience with large-scale integrated urban developments or complex infrastructure projectsBackground in design review and design optimization for complex construction projectsExperience with underground construction, trenchless technology, or specialized civil infrastructure systemsKnowledge of value engineering and design optimization techniques for complex projectsExperience with Saudi local authority standards and regulatory requirements for construction and developmentDemonstrated experience in vendor and contractor management on multiple concurrent projectsBackground in budget and cost management for large-scale construction projectsExperience with Building Information Modeling or advanced CAD applications for project planning and coordinationExpertise in contractor performance evaluation and technical submittal review processesPrior experience as a PMC representative or in a PMC coordination role on major development projects 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.
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