Senior Mechanical Engineer - Abu Dhabi - ref. a14726215

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Description

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will assist the project manager and the resident engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project. The mechanical engineer will participate and manage the review and approval of all submittals by the contractor with a focus on quality assurance during the engineering phase of construction.

Documents nonconformance and may participate in determining appropriate resolution.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assist the resident engineer or MEP lead in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Provide resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinate application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Advise the project manager of any technical aspects of the mechanical services that may affect construction progress, quality, and the like.
• Continually review the contractoru2019s construction schedule during the progress of site works.
• Review construction submittals from project inception to closeout.
• Review contractoru2019s installation method statements.
• Review contractoru2019s shop drawings against the design tender drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to project manager with appropriate comments or approval.
• Review contractoru2019s mechanical shop drawings in conjunction with the structural and electrical engineers to ensure engineering coordination and advise project manager accordingly.
• Review contractoru2019s mechanical services material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the project manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
• Review contractoru2019s proposed subcontractor(s) associated with the mechanical engineering works from a technical standpoint.
• Monitor material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Undertake general project site observation and inspection of the mechanical services works for contractoru2019s adherence to the approved shop drawings, consultantu2019s specifications, good working practices, the construction schedule, and health and safety.
• Be available to undertake offsite inspections of proposed equipment and materials as may be deemed necessary by the project manager.
• Undertake prior review of contractoru2019s proposed mechanical system testing and commissioning methods and schedule.
• Witness onsite piped system pressure tests, air conditioning duct leakage testing, and other testing that may be required during the first fix works and advise the project manager accordingly.
• On a spot basis, witness mechanical system final testing and commissioning.
• Review and comment on contractoru2019s testing and commissioning results and advise project manager accordingly.
• Prepare ongoing list of mechanical services defects for contractoru2019s remedial action.
• Undertake final project snagging and prepare list of defects for contractoru2019s action.
• Attend project site progress and any mechanical services related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.
• Prepare draft site or engineeru2019s instructions relating to the building mechanical services as required and issue to the project manager.
• Provide advice to the project manager regarding any mechanical services related variation costs that may be claimed by the contractor during the course of the works.
• Review and comment upon contractoru2019s operation and maintenance manuals.
• Oversee junior engineers and inspectors for all mechanical work and ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
• Follow up with the contractor and support in coordinating with the utility authority regarding connections whenever required.
• Ensure that the project quality control procedures are used for the construction supervision works and monitor them for improvement.
• Collaborate with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Review and interpret discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical aspects of the work.
• Perform works inspection requests and material inspection requests as required to support juniors.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Technical skills and experience required:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience and a minimum of 7 years of similar work experience on large projects.
• Regional experience is preferred.
• Authority registration is preferred.
• A professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity, discipline, or team of moderate size and complexity.
• UAE driving licence.
• Proactive in resolving issues.
• Good communication skills and relationship building.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients, and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity.

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