Elevator Installations Project Engineer – Dubai

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for new equipment installation in Dubai. You will manage multiple elevator projects from pre-start planning through installation, testing, handover and transition to Service, coordinating with customers, consultants and contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in related engineering and at least six years of project execution experience, strong planning, cost control, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical/electromechanical/mechatronics) or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of project execution experience in elevator/escalator installation.
• Experience managing a high-volume portfolio across stages of execution.
• Strong knowledge of elevator installation, drawings, interfaces, testing and safety.
• Experience with cost control, forecasting, variations, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple new elevator installation projects from pre-start through handover and service transition.
• Review contracts, drawings and submissions to confirm scope and execution requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and readiness inspections for shaft dimensions, access, power, storage and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain project schedules for approvals, materials, logistics, installation, testing and handover.
• Coordinate material requirements and delivery schedules with factories, supply chain and site teams.
• Plan and manage subcontractors, tools, materials and resources per project priorities.
• Lead safe site execution through risk assessments, toolbox talks and field inspections.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery plans to meet commitments.
• Maintain contractual correspondence and project records related to changes and delays.
• Monitor costs, billing and forecasts to ensure financial performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Planning

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Otis Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for new equipment installation in Dubai. You will manage multiple elevator projects from pre-start planning through installation, testing, handover and transition to Service, coordinating with customers, consultants and contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in related engineering and at least six years of project execution experience, strong planning, cost control, and English communication skills.