Al Futtaim Jobs - Project Engineer - Elevators Division (AE)

Job Requisition ID: 146081

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

Responsible for Planning, Complete Project Management, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Handing Over of
Lifts & Escalators. The Project Engineer typically operates on one or multiple projects and is responsible for all
Installation activities (internal and external) on the project. In this capacity, he is responsible for the Installation
activities at site in line with the Projects goals and company processes and procedures.

 

What you will do

 

Key Accountability 1: Project Management, Installation, T&C and Handing over

• Installation, T&C and handing over of Lifts & Escalators as per Company / Principals standards
• Liaise with all stake holders (Main Contractors, Consultants, Client Principals and internal departments) to ensure project deliverables are catered during the engineering, execution, handover and close out of the project stage.
• Able to manage difficult situations, organize and delegate the works effectively. Able to identify problems and adopt solutions.
• Coordinating with Supervisors in quantifying local material and labour requirements for the project, ensuring timely order of materials, planning / arranging of labor / sub-contractors.
• Manage the team of technicians and complete the installation within the allotted time / duration
• Manage installation and ensure efficient standards of workmanship are maintained.
• Liaise with local authorities as required.
• Obtain Third Party Certificate required for CD approval

 

Key Accountability 2: Cost Management

• Submit payment applications on time and collect Payment Certificates.
• Identify the potential variations in the project and inform the Project Manager / Installation Manager.
• Control the installation cost towards labour and other local materials.
• Identify potential variations in the project, submit claims and obtain the variation order

 

Key Accountability 3: Knowledge and Training

• Conversant in understanding mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and specification
• Fair knowledge in international / local standards.
• Able to train the down the line people in installation and project management.

 

Key Accountability 4: Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

• Organize stage-wise inspections, consultant / Third party inspections and ensure no operational snags.
• Develop and prepare Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Procedures
• Ensuring that all company and sub contract personnel are complying with AFE Quality & HSE Policy.
• Reporting all personal injuries and incidents and assisting with investigations.
• Actively supporting and participate in safety and environmental initiatives.

 

Required Skills to be successful

Job-Specific Skills:

• Possess sound knowledge in Mechanical engineering design, regulations.
• Possess sound knowledge in Electrical wirings, design, testing & commissioning
• Possess knowledge in project planning, project management, cost management.
• Possess knowledge in preparation of Method Statements
• Possess knowledge of understanding / reading project development and/or project management software (i.e. AutoCAD / Revit, MS Project / Primavera).

 

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualifications, Certification and Knowledge:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

 

Minimum Experience:

• 10~12 Years’ Experience in Elevators project management in case of Diploma holders
•  6~8 Years’ Experience in Elevators project management in case of Degree holders
•  Experience in GCC countries

 

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies
Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions. 
 
The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation. 
 
The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services. 
 
These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts. 

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