Lead Elevator Installation Project Engineer

Otis Worldwide Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis L.L.C is seeking a Project Engineer for New Equipment Installation in Dubai to manage a portfolio of elevator installation projects from pre-start planning to handover. You will coordinate with customers, consultants, main contractors and internal teams to ensure safe execution, schedule adherence and financial performance.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical engineering background, 6+ years of project experience in elevators, strong planning and stakeholder coordination, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record of managing a high-volume project portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of elevator installation, drawings, interfaces, testing and safety.
• Experience with cost control, forecasting, variations, claims and subcontractors.
• Solid planning, communication and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple new elevator installation projects from pre-start through handover to Service.
• Review contracts, specs, drawings and submissions for scope and execution.
• Conduct site surveys and readiness inspections (shaft, power, access, interfaces).
• Develop and maintain project schedules for approvals, materials, logistics, installation, testing and handover.
• Coordinate material requirements, deliveries, and subcontractor plans.
• Lead safe site execution with risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Monitor progress, risks, and recovery plans to meet commitments.
• Prepare progress reports, risk reviews and management forecasts.
• Maintain contractual correspondence and change control handling.

Skills

6+ years of project execution

Portfolio management

Elevator installation knowledge

Technical drawings

Site requirements

Mechanical interfaces

Electrical interfaces

Testing

Quality control

Field safety

Commercial & contractual experience

Cost control

Forecasting

Variations & claims

Subcontractor management

Billing & collections

Planning

Problem-solving

Customer management

Stakeholder coordination

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

UAE driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics or another relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Otis L.L.C is seeking a Project Engineer for New Equipment Installation in Dubai to manage a portfolio of elevator installation projects from pre-start planning to handover. You will coordinate with customers, consultants, main contractors and internal teams to ensure safe execution, schedule adherence and financial performance.

The role requires a mechanical/electrical engineering background, 6+ years of project experience in elevators, strong planning and stakeholder coordination, and