Testing & Commissioning Manager

El Seif; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to oversee MEP Testing and Commissioning. The role requires strong management skills, knowledge in project controls, and an engineering degree. The ideal candidate will have 12 to 15 years of related experience in construction and engineering, with a focus on ensuring compliance with standards and effective teamwork. This full-time position offers standard benefits and opportunities for performance bonuses and training.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Public holidays

Healthcare coverage

Performance bonus

Merit increase

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have multi-discipline experience to follow up all areas of heavy construction works in the project.
• 12 to 15 years related work experience in Construction / Engineering competencies.
• Advanced knowledge in project and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and retain MEP T&C Engineers ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Ensure effective teamwork across various functions.
• Monitor Testing and Commissioning activities and commitments.

Skills

Multi-discipline experience

Management and delegation Skills

Team leadership Skills

Decision Making Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Job Description

Building the Future - One Project at a Time!

At El Seif, we embrace and embody our core values of excellence, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of our work from meticulous planning to expert construction, we consistently uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our projects are delivered with precision and attention to detail. With half a century of diverse experiences across a wide range of industries, ranging from public infrastructure to military and defense applications, we have honed our expertise and gained indispensable insights that enable us to tackle complex challenges and maintain our standard of delivering exceptional results. Our forward-thinking approach sets us apart as a trusted partner in the construction industry. By continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, we strive to pioneer the future of construction, creating sustainable and impactful solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Excellence, Integrity and, Innovation - every step of the way.

Responsibilities

Corporate

• Responsible for the selection, management and retention of MEP T&C Engineers and enforce policies & procedures to improve overall effectiveness of the function
• Provide inputs to Human Resources on succession planning, employee career growth, and organizational structure
• Direct the development of KSA national employees across the function to support corporate objectives, Saudization targets and lead the knowledge dissemination culture to ensure optimal building of internal capabilities and maximum performance
• Manage and conduct the affairs of the function with the highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety and corporate governance
• Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics policy and adopting company values across all function's employees and provide leadership to reinforce a strong people culture and ethical business practices
• Enhance adoption and utilization of systems and ERP
• Identify and track KPIs for the MEP T&C team and devise plans and initiatives for improvement
• Strive to streamline and refine comprehensive policies, operational business processes systems and procedures
• Provide leadership and guidance and monitor effective teamwork and cooperation with Finance, Human Resources, Commercial, Quality Health Safety Environment (QHSE), Communication, and technical services functions

Functional

• Represent the organization and enhance relationships in dealings with client, consultants and regulatory authorities to ensure all agreements are implemented.
• Act as Engineer's focal point for all MEP Testing and Commissioning aspects for the project in relation to testing plans, parameters and procedures, ensuring that testing and commissioning activities are consistent and coordinated.
• Responsible for monitoring the Testing and Commissioning activities and commitments from the Contractor and its Subcontractors by ensuring they are correctly implemented.
• Systematically review, assess and either approve or comment on the Contractor's or self-Testing and Commission documentation, ensuring that fully cover and comply with the Specifications and processes laid down in the Contract.
• Interface with domain experts from other disciplines.
• Obtain / record formal agreement of the Client to proceed with the stated Testing and Commissioning submissions.
• Liaise with Contractors on MEP T&C issues, and interface with Client on both a technical and contractual matters.
• Receipt, record, register / acknowledge receipt and review Testing and Commissioning technical submissions by the Contractor.
• Conduct, chair, minute and follow up on the actions arising from formal Testing and Commissioning review meetings,
• Conduct workshop reviews, together with Final Client, the Contractor and any Project Stakeholders and interface parties.
• Ensure the Contractor receives the necessary timely responses to his submissions in line with the overall Master Project Schedule.
• Issue all such Testing and Commissioning documentation, in summary form, to the Client for confirmation of no objection.
• Undertaking an assessment of all risks relating to Environmental Health Safety and Quality (EHSQ) of the Works fulfilling requisite information security requirements.
• Monitoring, review and report the T&C requirements / achievements.
• Undertaking regular reviews of supply chain / sub-contractors' methods of work to ensure they remain suitable for the task.
• Monitoring works to ensure compliance with agreed systems of work.
• Ensuring that all statutory inspections are carried out.
• Identifying any training needs for the project teams and ensuring a plan is provided.
• Use all recording tools and data to keep an accurate position of the project programme
• Remain up to date with current health and safety legislation
• Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.
• Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have multi-discipline experience / expertise to follow up all areas of heavy construction works in the project
• Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline
• Management and delegation Skills
• Codes of practice
• International standards & Local regulations
• Construction and general safety management
• General knowledge of project controls, tendering, planning
• Environmental regulations
• Team leadership Skills
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Computer Applications
• Crisis Management
• 12 to 15 years related work experience in Construction / Engineering competencies
• Advance knowledge in project and construction management
• Well-versed in risk, HSE and QA / QC management
• Proficient knowledge in engineering

Additional Info

This is a Full-time job offering standard benefits such as paid annual leave, public holidays, living allowances, healthcare coverage, and end of service benefits. We also offer discretionary benefits such as a performance bonus and merit increase along with training and development opportunities if eligible.