Project Engineer – Airside Civil | Trivandrum, Mangalore & Ahmedabad

Position Overview

The Project Engineer (Civil) - Airside shall report to the Package Manager-Airside and will be responsible for ensuring work-front availability achieving agreed construction progress targets identifying and escalating delays constraints resource shortages and interface-related bottlenecks and supporting timely delivery of airside works. The role involves progress monitoring construction supervision quality assurance testing commissioning and handover of civil works associated with airside infrastructure including runways taxiways aprons shoulders airside roads drainage and associated facilities.

The role involves reviewing GFC drawings and identifying site related discrepancies review technical submissions monitoring construction progress and quality coordinating with contractors consultants vendors operational teams and other stakeholders and ensuring that all airside civil works are executed in accordance with approved designs drawings project specifications safety requirements airside operational constraints and applicable aviation standards. The role shall also ensure seamless interfacing between civil works AGL systems utilities drainage networks airport systems and operational airside areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing GFC drawings specifications method statements shop drawings material submittals and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements and identify constructability issues and site-related discrepancies.
• Ensure work-front availability and support achievement of agreed construction progress targets.
• Supervise and manage on-site construction activities for runways taxiways aprons shoulders airside roads pavement works grading drainage markings and associated airside infrastructure.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify escalate and resolve delays constraints resource shortages and interface issues.
• Ensure that all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate effectively with contractors consultants and project management teams on-site to facilitate smooth operations.
• Manage interfaces between civil works airfield ground lighting (AGL) utilities airside systems and operational areas.
• Monitor project progress and support adherence to the project schedule.
• Conduct site inspections quality checks and compliance reviews to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure adherence to safety environmental and statutory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the resolution of site issues technical queries and design clarifications as they arise.
• Prepare progress reports inspection records and technical documentation to track project status.
• Assist in commissioning and handover activities to ensure successful project completion.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO DGCA project specifications and applicable standards.
• Identify construction risks and coordinate corrective and mitigation measures to address potential issues.
• Participate in site inspections technical meetings and coordination workshops to facilitate collaboration.
• Monitor snagging defect rectification testing and handover activities to ensure quality outcomes.
• Verify as-built drawings material records and project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist the Package Manager in contractor management technical reviews and issue resolution.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of airside pavements runways taxiways aprons and drainage systems.
• Airside Construction Supervision & Site Management
• Ability to review engineering drawings specifications and construction methodologies effectively.
• Progress Monitoring & Work-Front Management
• Testing Commissioning & Handover Management
• Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring
• Knowledge of ICAO DGCA IRC MoRTH and other relevant construction standards.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies quality control processes and safety practices.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office applications.
• Excellent site supervision abilities and strong multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Strong skills in documentation and reporting ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Effective communication skills with a focus on stakeholder coordination and commercial documentation management.
• Interface Management with AGL Utilities & Operational Airside Areas
• Documentation Reporting & Record Management
• Strong analytical numerical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules in a multidisciplinary airport environment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering from a recognized university.
• Overall 5-10 years of experience in construction supervision infrastructure development or project engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in airport airside infrastructure works is essential.
• Experience in construction supervision testing & commissioning of all works related to runways taxiways aprons airside pavements drainage system and associated infrastructure.
• Experience of working with PMC EPC contractors consultants vendors airport operators or client-side project teams.
• Experience in managing interfaces between civil works AGL systems utilities and operational airside facilities.
• Knowledge of ICAO DGCA FAA MoRTH IRC IS Codes and applicable airport engineering standards.

Additional Information :

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About AECOM 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time