Project Engineer

Founded in 1935, Almaty International Airport is the largest air gateway in Kazakhstan and, since 2020, has been part of TAV Airports, a member of the Groupe ADP – the world’s leading airport management platform operating in 29 countries.

Our mission – connecting CIS countries to the world through a seamless, world-class travel experience.

Our vision – by 2030, to become Asia’s most desired gateway with the largest number of destinations in Central Asia, delivering innovative travel and cargo experience, and driving sustainable growth for local communities.

Our values – Safety & Responsibility, Customer & People Centricity, Innovation & Agility, Collaboration & Transparency, Excellence & Passion.

We are committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation, while upholding the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and service quality.

Job summary:

The Civil Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising civil engineering projects and major maintenance works, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with technical, safety, and airport operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate civil engineering and major maintenance projects, including schedules and work programs, while minimizing disruption to airport operations.
• Supervise construction and maintenance works on site, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Manage contractors by monitoring work progress, quantities, completion, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review drawings, method statements, and technical submissions, providing engineering solutions to technical and site-related issues.
• Monitor project costs, timelines, risks, and potential delays or cost overruns, providing regular progress updates and forecasts.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks to ensure materials and workmanship meet required standards and prevent defects and rework.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, airport regulations, risk assessments, and approved method statements throughout project execution.
• Prepare project progress reports and maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, approvals, invoices, variations, and project tracking records.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in construction, civil engineering, or maintenance projects, including Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, buildings, airports, or large-scale facilities, with proven experience managing contractors and site works.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and civil engineering systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Good understanding of BOQs, cost estimation, and project cost and schedule control.

• Intermediate or higher level of English

What do we offer?

• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Office location - Almaty International Airport
• Working hours from 8.00 to 17.00, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00
• Annual paid leave of 24 calendar days (1 paid day-off for birthday after 1 year of employment)
• Annual bonuses on performance results, annual salary indexation
• Voluntary Medical Insurance (after probation period)
• Corporate meals
• Shuttle bus
• Trainings, e-Learning Academy

ALA ensures equal opportunities for every applicant, excluding any form of discrimination based on: race, color, gender, religion, language, marital status, orientation, political opinion, ethnicity, health, disability, family obligations, trade union activity, or age.

Join our team today and become a vital part of our global airport family, comprising dedicated professionals who work together to ensure a future of seamless travel experiences!