Project Engineer

OTIS; Sharjah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Project Manager for elevator projects. The role focuses on pre-installation planning, coordination with contractors and consultants, and overseeing installation phases to ensure on-time delivery.

You will manage budgets and liaise with internal teams to align resources and schedules. Candidates should have at least five years in the elevator sector, excellent English, and proven ability to drive complex projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-year Elevator industry experience.
• Candidate should be fluent in English.
• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers.
• Self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities.
• Comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all pre-installation works: ensure information on scope of works and deliveries, plan material deliveries, monitor shaft readiness, plan resources, award purchase orders for sub-contractors.
• Coordinate with main contractors, architects and consultants: shop drawings submissions, plan logistics, report progress, attend meetings, advise on deviations and interface with low voltage devices.
• Oversee installation phase: ensure resources, raise material inspection requests, maintain records, track progress via MS Projects/Primavera/Excel, plan risk assessments, ensure safety procedures, raise and follow up on issues and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal departments (engineering, factory, supply chain, finance) to fulfill deliveries and manage project budget.
• Manage project budget and present cost reviews to finance and management.

Skills

Elevator industry experience

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Date Posted:

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Location:

Office 01 Al Tunaiji Building Al Yarmouk Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage all pre-installation works :

• Ensure availability of adequate and firsthand information of contractual scope of works and deliveries.
• Plan material deliveries in conjunction with factory and supply chain
• Monitor shaft readiness and ensure shafts dimensions are as per approved shop drawings
• Ensure adequate resources planning to meet projects contractual requirements.
• AwardPurchase order for Sub contactors local materials in conjunction with Project Manager and supply chain

2. Coordination with main contractors architects and consultant teams on the projects requirement:

• Shop drawings Technical submittal Material sample Method statement & Inspection and Test Plan approval
• Plan and arrange Logistic program for safe and timely deliveries of Escalators and elevator material inside the building premises
• Submitting daily weekly and monthly reports to main contractor ( as applicable according to project requirement)
• Attend weekly/Bi weekly meetings with MC
• Advice MC of any deviation to scope of works and book Variation order
• Carry out Technical co-ordination and planning to interface elevators with Low Voltage devices

3. Installation Phase:

• Ensure Adequate resources are available (sub contractors employees safe and certified capital tools)
• Raise Material Inspection Request upon deliveries of materials and approval
• Ensue proper communication/letters/ records keeping with the MC in conjunction with Project Manager pertaining to all aspects of the project
• Follow up of installation progress through MS Projects Primavera or excel spread sheet as required.
• Plan risk assessment prior to hoisting and rigging and other critical activities
• Conduct TBT/FPA and ensure all other safety aspects are adhered to as per companys laid down safety procedures
• Follow installation progress through MS Projects Primavera or excel spread sheet as required
• Raise Trouble reports for any missing short shipped defective materials and follow up their deliveries
• Advice /Support installation teams for any installation related issues
• Ensure installation manuals Engineering drawings approved shop drawings are available at all times
• Coordination with supply chain to ensure local materials are ordered and available on a timely manner
• Ensure in stage QA/QC are carried out as per companys laid down procedures
• Ensure T&C plan and availability of adjustors to meet projects deadline
• Ensure timely readiness of Construction time usage as per projects requirement
• Ensure completion of Low voltage interfaces to elevator systems on a timely manner
• Ensure timely submission of monthly Interim payment applications and follow up payments
• Carry out Third party inspections as required
• Handover the units to customers in line with Companys policy and projects requirement

4. Coordination with internal supporting departments (local engineering team factory team supply chain finance) on all relevant areas to fulfill project deliveries.

5. Manage and responsible for the projects budget; including preparation and presentation of cost review to finance and management team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5-year Elevator industry experience.
• Candidate should be fluent in English
• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
• Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Candidate should be comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software

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