Mechanical Engineer, Outreach

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University (AKU) invites applications for a project Mechanical Engineer to manage and supervise mechanical works for outreach construction projects, from design review through commissioning and close-out, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and EHS requirements.

You will study design packages, verify BOQs, review tender packages, lead site supervision, coordinate with trades, and ensure quality and safety standards are met during construction of hospital facilities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Experience in hospital/high-rise construction advantageous.
• Familiarity with codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Studying Design Package, verify BOQ as per drawings and highlight any discrepancy.
• Reviewing/working on tender package complete in all respect including BOQ, drawings, specs.
• Leading supervision of Mechanical works and ensure that quality of work conformance with the design drawings, specifications, BOQ and applicable standards/codes.
• Reviewing and approving Technical Proposals of Equipment as per Compliance sheets and specs.
• Checking contractor's shop drawings/design drawings and report any discrepancy noted to the concerned specialty/Sr. Engineer/Manager.
• Proactively coordinating with other trades on daily basis to avoid any coordination problem that may arise during execution of work at site.
• Measuring quantities of work executed by the contractor at site and verifying contractor's bills.
• Preparing purchase requisition for all OFM, inspect the OFM and other materials delivered at site and prepare Technical Inspection Reports (TIR).
• Preparing punch list on completion of the work and ensure that all punch list items are attended by the contractor before issue of completion certificate.
• Overseeing and witnessing testing and commissioning OFM equipment and develop/verify as built drawings and closeout documents.
• Monitoring Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance of all Construction activities as per procedure and policies of AKU
• Any other task/ assignment given by management

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BE Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

Reporting to the PM or Technical Manager, Project and Construction Management, you will be responsible for managing and supervising mechanical works for outreach construction projects from design review through commissioning and project close-out, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and EHS requirements.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Studying Design Package, verify BOQ as per drawings and highlight any discrepancy.
• Reviewing/working on tender package complete in all respect including BOQ, drawings, specs.
• Leading supervision of Mechanical works and ensure that quality of work conformance with the design drawings, specifications, BOQ and applicable standards/codes.
• Reviewing and approving Technical Proposals of Equipment as per Compliance sheets and specs.
• Checking contractor's shop drawings/design drawings and report any discrepancy noted to the concerned specialty/Sr. Engineer/Manager.
• Proactively coordinating with other trades on daily basis to avoid any coordination problem that may arise during execution of work at site.
• Measuring quantities of work executed by the contractor at site and verifying contractor's bills.
• Preparing purchase requisition for all OFM, inspect the OFM and other materials delivered at site and prepare Technical Inspection Reports (TIR).
• Preparing punch list on completion of the work and ensure that all punch list items are attended by the contractor before issue of completion certificate.
• Overseeing and witnessing testing and commissioning OFM equipment and develop/verify as built drawings and closeout documents.
• Monitoring Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance of all Construction activities as per procedure and policies of AKU
• Any other task/ assignment given by management

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• B.E - Mechanical Engineering
• 3-6 Years related experience
• Construction experience in Hospital setup / high-rise building will be advantage with complete understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing systems.
• Good market knowledge of construction and related items and local consultants/contractors
• Good Analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good communication & problem solving
• Quality assurance and control
• Proficiency in related computer software packages (MS office, AutoCAD)
• Track record of EHS protocol compliance

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.