Civil Engineer

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Civil Engineer in Sharjah to co-manage projects, maintenance, and refurbishment of facilities with a focus on efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience, facilitating the company's continuous growth while maintaining the highest standards of project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project, maintenance, and facilities management.
• Strong background in electro-mechanical systems and landscaping.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage and execute projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Monitor construction activities and enforce compliance with regulations.
• Manage maintenance services and handle procurement for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Cost-effectiveness

Quality Assurance

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer Jobs in Sharjah, UAE

Job Purpose

To co-manage the company’s projects, maintenance, and refurbishment of facilities from planning to execution ensuring work plans are carried risk-free, efficiently andcost-effectively, in consistency with agreed specifications and in line with approved quality standards. Also, to contribute to feasibility studies, evaluation and managementof new projects aiming for company’s growth and development

Key Result Responsibilities

• Assists the General Manager in achieving a risk-free and successful delivery of projects/refurbishment/maintenance of the projects and other facilities/logistics withfocus on cost-effectiveness, quality, timeliness and conformity of all actions executed.
• Follows up construction activities at site & Ensures the Contractor’s adherence to Construction documents and latest Authorities’ regulations.
• Assists in reviewing Contractor’s Submissions (shop drawings, Materials, RFI, etc.).
• Provides all necessary on-site directions & assists in reviewing the project’s closed out documents.
• Acts positively and participates in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the GM, and project Safety Representative.
• Manages the maintenance & logistics services of the projects and facilities, this includes managing any refurbishments, renovations, office moves, & greenery, etc.
• Monitors and follows up on the projects & maintenance services provided by external vendors; provides necessary guidance and support to ensure services are as peragreed standards and in line with SLAs, service level agreements.
• Approves/evaluates the preventive maintenance schedule for designated areas and coordinates with Project Engineer to ensure availability of needed manpower.
• Establishes/maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of people both internally within the company and externally with vendors and suppliers tofacilitate the work requirements and achieve best results.
• Partners with stakeholders to prepare contracts and BOQs (Bills of Quantities) ensuring cost, risk, legal, penalties, technical aspects and specifications are all coveredwithin the agreed terms and conditions of signed contracts.
• Negotiates quotations and prices offered by vendors and suppliers for the purchases and repair parts; prepares and processes the approved LPOs using the internalsystem through the Contracts and Procurement department.
• Collaborates with Stakeholders to negotiate and administer annual maintenance contracts such as those for the elevator, cleaning services, garbage and wastesdisposal, revolving doors, etc., provides necessary recommendations and alternative solutions where necessary.
• Manages the end-to-end maintenance of the greenery & irrigation services, prepares necessary specifications & contracts & processes related payments in due time.
• Coordinates with the Finance department on all maintenance payments, recharges and petty cash expenditure, ensures all invoices are timely reviewed, verified andprocessed through proper channel and records of the same are properly maintained.
• Coordinates with the HR&D to manage the related activities such as preparing the respective manpower roster, working schedules, leave plans and overtime sheets.
• Supports the General Manager in preparing and deciding on the facilities maintenance services and logistics budget in line with approved plan.
• Manages the procurement of material used at work for new project & spare parts for existing projects & machines as per adopted standards

Key Result Responsibilities – Continued

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Note – The role defined here is not exhaustive and duties and responsibilities in line with the job function may be added from time to time.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognized university or engineering

Work Experience

8+ years of related working experience in a similar role managing projects, maintenance, facilities, buildings and property including electro-mechanical, AC, Sewerage, greenery, etc.