Sr. Project Engineer (Facade)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Project Façade Engineer to lead and execute façade engineering activities for a major project based in Congo, Africa. This role demands strong technical expertise, site management skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments and with international stakeholders. The position involves full-cycle project involvement—from design validation to site installation and handover—ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and technical accuracy. Candidates must be open to relocation to the Congo.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution Oversight

• Develop and manage detailed execution plans and installation schedules aligned with overall construction timelines.
• Plan resource allocation for manpower, material, and equipment specific to local conditions in Congo.
• Supervise site engineers to ensure execution is in line with approved drawings and project objectives.

Cross-Department Coordination

• Ensure seamless information flow across design, procurement, logistics, and site teams.
• Troubleshoot coordination issues and resolve interdepartmental bottlenecks efficiently.

Design & Technical Validation

• Review architectural and structural drawings; validate shop drawings for feasibility.
• Liaise with international and local architects, consultants, and clients for approvals and clarifications.
• Provide constructibility feedback and value-engineered solutions tailored to regional site constraints.

Fabrication & Production Integration

• Coordinate with fabrication teams (local or overseas) to ensure timely production and quality control.
• Review fabrication drawings and ensure alignment with material flow plans and project timelines.

Site Installation Supervision

• Lead façade installation activities at the site with a focus on safety, sequencing, and quality.
• Monitor daily progress and resolve technical issues promptly on-site.
• Ensure compliance with local safety norms and quality assurance standards.

Client, Vendor, and Consultant Engagement

• Serve as the technical interface between the client, façade consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in regular progress meetings, RFIs, and technical workshops.
• Maintain professional communication and resolve queries or issues swiftly.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and circulate detailed progress reports, dashboards, and site documentation.
• Maintain traceability of changes, decisions, and communications throughout the project.
• Capture and document learnings for continuous process improvement.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior engineers and drafters, especially those deployed onsite.
• Align and support regional site teams in accordance with the broader engineering and execution strategy.
• Promote a collaborative and performance-driven work culture.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in façade systems: unitized, semi-unitized, curtain wall, structural glazing, ACP, louvers, skylights, etc.
• Experience in international or remote project environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of materials, including aluminum, glass, fasteners, brackets, and sealants.
• Proficiency in interpreting and reviewing architectural, structural, and shop drawings.
• Excellent coordination, leadership, and communication skills.
• Adaptability to diverse cultural and logistical environments.

Educational Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Architecture Engineering
• A postgraduate qualification in façade engineering or project management is an added advantage

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to relocate to Congo (Africa)
• Demonstrated experience in leading façade projects for mid to large-scale commercial or infrastructure developments
• Prior international project exposure or work in developing countries is preferred