Senior Project Engineer-Project Execution

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all MEP construction activities from mobilization through project completion.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements and identify potential construction issues.
• Coordinate MEP works with civil, structural, architectural, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth project execution and eliminate interface conflicts.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Review subcontractor work programs, manpower deployment, and resource planning to ensure timely project delivery.
• Manage and supervise MEP subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and company standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship, installation quality, and compliance with approved methods and safety requirements.
• Ensure all MEP works comply with applicable Dubai authority regulations, approval requirements, inspections, and testing procedures.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities with consultants, authorities, and clients.
• Review RFIs, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation to support project execution.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, highlighting project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Identify technical and commercial risks and work proactively with project stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality assurance, quality control, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or performance.
• Assist in project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, snagging, and final handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of MEP construction experience, with at least 5 years managing large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use developments in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, electrical, ELV, and building services systems.
• Thorough understanding of Dubai authority requirements, testing and commissioning procedures, and statutory approvals.
• Experience managing MEP subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, and project management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project planning and execution capabilities.
• Technical expertise in building services engineering.
• Stakeholder and subcontractor coordination.
• Quality-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and cost control.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.