Senior HVAC Project Lead - Turnkey Execution (KSA)

Daikin Europe NV; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Middle East & Africa is seeking a Senior Project Execution Engineer (HVAC Projects) based in Riyadh. You will own end-to-end delivery of HVAC projects, including chiller replacements, retrofits, VRV systems and turnkey solutions.

The role drives planning, execution, and close-out in alignment with quality and HSE standards. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 8+ years in HVAC project execution, and PMP/PMI familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HVAC project execution with chillers/VRV.
• Turnkey HVAC project delivery experience in KSA/GCC.
• Strong HVAC system and VRV/central plant knowledge.
• PMI principles and execution tools; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HVAC projects across the Central & Eastern Region of KSA.
• Manage scope, schedule, procurement, cost control and budgeting.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, procurement, and logistics teams; supervise subcontracts.
• Ensure HSE compliance and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Submit technical submittals, method statements, and project documentation.
• Oversee site execution, testing, commissioning, and handover to client.
• Conduct close-out reviews and support service teams during DLP.

Skills

Project management

PMP

Budgeting

HVAC

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Daikin Middle East & Africa is seeking a Senior Project Execution Engineer (HVAC Projects) based in Riyadh. You will own end-to-end delivery of HVAC projects, including chiller replacements, retrofits, VRV systems and turnkey solutions.

The role drives planning, execution, and close-out in alignment with quality and HSE standards. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 8+ years in HVAC project execution, and PMP/PMI familiarity.