Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Location

Otis L.L.C, 37th floor, The One Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Manage all pre‑installation works
• Ensure availability of adequate and firsthand information of contractual scope of works and deliveries
• Plan material deliveries in conjunction with factory and supply chain
• Monitor shaft readiness and ensure shaft dimensions are as per approved shop drawings
• Ensure adequate resource planning to meet project’s contractual requirements
• Award purchase orders for subcontractors, local materials in conjunction with Project Manager and supply chain
• Coordinate with main contractors, architects and consultant teams on project requirements
• Manage shop drawings, technical submittals, material samples, method statements, and inspection and test plan approvals
• Plan and arrange logistic programme for safe and timely deliveries of escalators and elevator material inside the building premises
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to main contractor (as applicable)
• Attend weekly and bi‑weekly meetings with main contractor
• Advise main contractor of any deviations to scope of works and book variation orders
• Carry out technical coordination and planning to interface elevators with low‑voltage devices
• Ensure adequate resources (subcontractors, employees, safe and certified capital tools)
• Raise material inspection requests upon delivery of materials and approve them
• Ensure proper communication and record‑keeping with the main contractor in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Follow up on installation progress through MS Projects, Primavera or Excel spreadsheets as required
• Plan risk assessment prior to hoisting, rigging and other critical activities
• Conduct TBT/FPA and ensure all safety aspects are adhered to as per company procedures
• Raise trouble reports for missing, short‑shipped or defective materials and follow up on deliveries
• Advise and support installation teams for any installation‑related issues
• Ensure installation manuals, engineering drawings and approved shop drawings are available at all times
• Coordinate with supply chain to ensure local materials are ordered and available in a timely manner
• Ensure in‑stage QA/QC are carried out as per company procedures
• Ensure T&C plan and availability of adjustors to meet project deadlines
• Ensure timely readiness of construction times as per project requirements
• Ensure completion of low‑voltage interfaces to elevator systems on a timely manner
• Ensure timely submission of monthly interim payment applications and follow up on payments
• Carry out third‑party inspections as required
• Handover units to customers in line with company policy and project requirements
• Coordinate with internal supporting departments (local engineering team, factory team, supply chain, finance) on all relevant areas to fulfill project deliveries
• Manage and be responsible for the project budget, including preparation and presentation of cost reviews to finance and management teams

• Minimum 5‑year elevator industry experience
• Fluent in English and Chinese
• Ability to work in a highly team‑oriented and dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Self‑motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft-based computer software

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Consumer Services

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