Project Engineer – Mechanical

PETRORAQ Engineering & Construction; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroraq Engineering Co. Ltd. seeks an experienced Project Engineer – Mechanical Projects to manage mechanical EPC/construction efforts from engineering through handover. The role covers piping, HVAC, equipment installation, firefighting, and related mechanical works with emphasis on execution and commercial management.

The successful candidate will lead cross‑functional teams, review drawings and vendor documents, and drive safety, schedule, and budget adherence across projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years mechanical EPC/construction experience.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects from kick-off to final handover.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, construction strategy, resource plan, and execution priorities.
• Lead Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Commercial, and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks, delays, and bottlenecks and implement corrective/recovery actions.
• Coordinate interfaces with Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Manage procurement of mechanical materials, equipment, and long-lead items.
• Monitor vendor approvals, manufacturing, inspections, FAT where applicable, delivery, and site availability.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Petroraq Engineering Co. Ltd. is seeking an experienced and technicallystrong Project Engineer– Mechanical Projects to manage mechanicalEPC/construction projects from engineering and procurement throughconstruction, testing, commissioning, handover, and closeout.

The ideal candidate must have strong hands‑on experience in mechanicalconstruction, piping, equipment installation, HVAC, utility systems, firefighting, plumbing, pumps, rotating/static equipment, fabrication, and associated industrial mechanical works.

The position requires a Project Engineer who understands both technicalexecution and commercial project management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Take fullownership of projects from kick‑off and mobilization through finalhandover.
• Develop andimplement the Project Execution Plan (PEP), construction strategy,resource plan, and execution priorities.
• LeadEngineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Commercial,and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure projectsare delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contractual requirements.
• Identifyproject risks, delays, and bottlenecks and implement corrective/recoveryactions.

Mechanical Technical Management

Manage mechanical works including, as applicable:

• Process and utility piping.
• Pumps, rotatingand static equipment.
• Tanks, vessels,packages, and skids.
• HVAC and ventilation systems.
• Firefightingand plumbing systems.
• Water, drainage, and utility systems.
• Equipmentinstallation and alignment.
• Pipingfabrication, welding, NDT, hydrotesting, flushing, and reinstatement.
• Insulation,cladding, supports, and associated mechanical works.

Review and understand P&IDs, isometrics, equipment layouts, GAdrawings, data sheets, specifications, BOQs, IFC drawings, shop drawings, andvendor documents.

• Coordinate engineering deliverables, drawings, RFIs, technical queries, methodstatements, and material submittals.
• Review designsfor constructability and identify technical issues before they impact construction.
• Coordinate interfaces with Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Manage procurement of mechanical materials, equipment, and long‑lead items.
• Monitor vendor approvals, manufacturing, inspections, FAT where applicable, delivery, and site availability.

Planning & Project Controls

• Coordinate baseline schedules, WBS, engineering/procurement schedules, manpower plans, construction schedules, and commissioning plans.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress against the approved baseline.
• Review critical‑path activities, look‑ahead schedules, productivity, manpower, material availability, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop catch‑up/recovery plans when progress falls behind schedule.
• Ensure accurate progress reporting and project forecasting.

Construction & Subcontractor Management

• Lead mechanical site execution and ensure availability of manpower, materials, equipment, tools, and work fronts.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Conduct regular progress and coordination meetings.
• Resolve site and technical problems promptly.
• Verify subcontractor quantities and completed works before payment certification.
• Minimize material wastage, rework, and productivity losses.

Cost, Commercial & Contract Management

• Control the project's budget, committed cost, actual cost, forecast cost, cash flow, and profitability.
• Monitor manpower, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review BOQ quantities and actual executed quantities.
• Identify additional/out‑of‑scope works and ensure proper documentation.
• Support preparation of variation orders, change orders, EOT claims, and additional‑cost claims.
• Review client progress invoices and subcontractor payment claims.
• Understand contract scope, exclusions, milestones, payment terms, LDs, variation clauses, and notice requirements.
• Protect Petroraq's contractual and commercial interests throughout the project.

QA/QC & HSE

• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements, and applicable standards.
• Monitor inspections, welding/NDT requirements, testing, NCRs, corrective actions, and punch lists.
• Ensure proper implementation of project HSE requirements.
• Maintain strong safety control for lifting, hot work, pressure testing, confined spaces, work at height, and other high‑risk activities.
• Manage mechanical completion, testing, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, equipment checks, alignment, functional testing, and system turnover.
• Coordinate vendors, commissioning specialists, clients, and consultants.
• Ensure completion of punch lists, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, test records, warranties, and final project dossiers.
• Manage final handover, demobilization, and project closeout.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key project representative with clients, consultants, PMC, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Lead progress, technical, and coordination meetings.
• Maintain strong client relationships while protecting Petroraq's interests.
• Provide accurate project‑status updates to senior management.
• Ensure important client instructions and decisions are properly documented.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of mechanical EPC/construction experience.
• Strong client management, leadership, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• PMP certification preferred.