Project Engineer – Construction

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support general contracting preconstruction and project coordination activities across multiple active commercial construction projects. This is a contractor-side role focused on scope coordination submittals RFIs quantity take-offs and estimating support and does not involve producing design drawings or performing engineering calculations.

The ideal candidate has experience working with a general contractor or design-build firm is comfortable supporting several projects simultaneously and understands GC workflows subcontractor coordination and multi-trade scope management in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Estimating Support

• Perform quantity take-offs for architectural finishes and general contracting scopes including carpentry drywall ceilings flooring and general conditions.

• Support estimating and preconstruction activities including BOQ preparation scope breakdowns and pricing support.

• Assist in subcontractor bid review scope leveling and identification of gaps overlaps and clarifications.

• Review drawings specifications and addenda to ensure complete scope coverage and identify coordination or constructability concerns.

Submittals & RFIs (Core Responsibility)

• Independently prepare issue track and close submittals including shop drawings material data and samples.

• Coordinate submittal reviews with architects consultants subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Prepare and manage RFIs particularly those related to scope clarification constructability and submittals.

• Maintain accurate submittal and RFI logs ensuring timely follow-ups and approvals.

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination across multiple concurrent projects.

• Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align preconstruction deliverables with construction execution needs.

• Upload organize and manage drawings specifications addenda and revisions while maintaining document control standards.

• Maintain organized project documentation logs and tracking reports.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and consultants to resolve technical issues and meet project deadlines.

• Support project handover and closeout documentation as required.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Bachelors degree in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering or Architecture with contractor-side experience.

• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal).

• 13 years of experience in a contractor-side role such as Project Engineer Technical Office Engineer or Site Engineer with office and coordination responsibilities.

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Submittals

  • RFIs

  • Quantity take-offs

• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience working with a General Contractor or Design-Build firm.

• Exposure to commercial healthcare animal care or fit-out projects.

• Estimating or preconstruction support experience on GC-side projects.

• Experience coordinating multi-trade scopes and working closely with subcontractors.

• Familiarity with construction project management software (e.g. Procore or similar).

Benefits

• Social Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Quarterly Bonus Plan
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities

Location: Cairo Egypt
Schedule: Full-time 4:00 PM 1:00 AM (Egypt Time) MondayFriday