Senior Elevator Installation Project Lead (Dubai)

Otis Elevator Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage a portfolio of new elevator installation projects across Dubai, from planning to handover. You will coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure safe execution, on-time delivery and contractual compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years in the elevator industry, with strong project management and cost-control skills. Regular travel within the UAE is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of project execution experience in the elevator and escalator industry, including new equipment installation.
• Experience independently managing a high-volume portfolio of projects at different stages.
• Strong knowledge of elevator installation, drawings, interfaces, testing, quality control and site safety.
• Commercial and contractual experience: cost control, forecasting, variations, claims, subcontractor management, billing and collections.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple new elevator installation projects from pre-start through handover and transition to Service.
• Review contracts, drawings and specs to confirm scope and execution requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and readiness inspections for shaft, power, storage, access and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain project schedules for approvals, deliveries, logistics, installation and handover.
• Coordinate material requirements and delivery schedules with factories, supply chain and site teams.
• Plan and manage subcontractors, tools, materials and specialist resources.
• Lead safe site execution with risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement recovery plans to meet commitments.
• Maintain accurate contractual correspondence and project records.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Otis Elevator Company seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage a portfolio of new elevator installation projects across Dubai, from planning to handover. You will coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure safe execution, on-time delivery and contractual compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years in the elevator industry, with strong project management and cost-control skills. Regular travel within the UAE is expected.