Project Engineer

• Participates in and coordinates all activities of Project from initial stage to completion including the work of licensors, Engineering consultants and contractors. • Ensures close co-ordination with End-Users throughout the execution of project up to the stage of Final Acceptance. • To function as a Technical Expert and Coordinator in the Management of project. • To participate and coordinate in the development of tender document/and tender pricing for the selection of the Engineering Consultant and Contractors. • To provide professional expertise in the selection of contractors with emphasis on pre-qualification, bid evaluation, pricing and quantities, and site management in relation to site arrangements and logistics. • To participate, coordinate and assist in development of detailed statement of requirements and strategy for various project phases such as detailed engineering, construction and commissioning. • To coordinate the Project Management Team ensuring effective implementation of project plan. • To comment on contractor documentation, distribute to concerned parties, consolidate comments and issue to contractor, mediate conflicts. • To direct and supervise activities of assigned specialists during engineering and construction phases. • To coordinate and monitor work performed by Consultant, Site engineers and Sub-contractors, identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions. • To ensure proper coordination between Consultant, Project Management Team, end user, Engineer/contractor and other agencies for project progress. • To ensure contractors submit required documentation including project closeout report and overall progress report. • To review contractors subcontracting strategy and pre-qualification of subcontractors. • To ensure contractors' strategies, plans, specifications, methods and procedures comply with scope of work and specifications. • To ensure best industry practices in selection of equipment, materials, systems, work methods and testing. • To ensure cost effective solutions and value added application in construction strategy, plans, specifications, methods and procedures. • To ensure safety of work methods, procedures, installation and lead site safety audit implementation. • To review Contractors Organization for construction and commissioning. • To review and endorse contractor progress measurement. • To certify Contractors invoices and endorse for payment. • To review contractors pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and plans. • To coordinate Contractors pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. • To monitor and manage project completion punch list ensuring all construction and commissioning activities are completed and accepted. • To monitor procurement cycle of required project materials from start to finish. • To prepare, update and monitor project master programme (Primavera), cost plan and cash flow; track progress and report variances with recovery plans. • To control project budget, review and evaluate variation orders, claims and time extension requests and submit recommendations. • To identify, assess and maintain project risk register and initiate mitigation actions. • To review and process technical submittals (shop drawings, material approval, method statements, inspection requests) ensuring timely turnaround. • To review project QA/QC plan and inspection/test plans, follow up NCRs to closure, witness key tests and inspections. • To supervise and guide Site Engineers and Foremen ensuring adequate manpower, equipment and materials. • To prepare and present periodic progress reports to Project Manager and management; attend and chair meetings and issue minutes and action logs. • To ensure all authority approvals, permits and no-objection certificates (Abu Dhabi Municipality, utilities and others) are obtained and works comply with regulations. • To review contract documents ensuring contractual obligations, notices, correspondence and project records are maintained. • To manage communication with Client, End-Users and Consultant on design changes, instructions and approvals. • To manage project handover including snagging, testing, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, defects liability follow-up, final account and project close-out. • To take care of own health and safety and that of others including environment, promoting positive HSE culture on project. • To ensure reporting, investigation and closure of incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions, implementing corrective actions. • License Engineer with engineering licence approved by Abu Dhabi Municipality • Knowledge in AutoCAD and Primavera • Strong analytical skills and attention to details • Able to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations • Proficiency in MS Office and project management/planning tools • Good knowledge of contract administration (e.g. FIDIC), UAE/Abu Dhabi construction codes and QA/QC and HSE requirements • Excellent communication skills in both written and oral Arabic and English • Negotiation and interpersonal skills • Strong leadership, problem solving, decision making and time management skills • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is an advantage • Valid UAE driving licence (preferred) • Willingness to work on site when required