Mechanical Project Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, IFC drawings, specifications, BOQ, and method statements; identify scope gaps and raise RFIs/technical queries as required.
• Develop mechanical work plans, manpower/equipment deployment, and short-term look-ahead schedules aligned with the project baseline program.
• Coordinate shop drawings, builder’s work drawings, calculations, and material submittals; ensure timely approvals and proper revision control.
• Lead site execution for HVAC ducting/piping, chilled water systems, VRF/VRV, ventilation, plumbing and drainage, pumps, insulation, and firefighting piping/equipment as applicable.
• Coordinate with BIM/coordination teams to resolve clashes and produce coordinated layouts prior to installation.
• Manage subcontractors and direct workforce: productivity tracking, daily planning, progress measurement, and corrective actions.
• Plan and control procurement and delivery: material take-offs (MTO), vendor follow-up, delivery inspections, and storage/handling compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and local authority requirements (emirate-specific), as well as project HSE rules and permit-to-work processes.
• Implement QA/QC: inspections, test plans (ITP), MIRs, checklists, and snag rectification; maintain inspection records and handover dossiers.
• Coordinate testing & commissioning activities with specialist vendors/commissioning teams; support pre-commissioning, flushing/pressure tests, balancing, and integrated testing as required.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, dashboards, and weekly/monthly updates; highlight risks, constraints, and mitigation actions.
• Support commercial controls: monitor material and labor consumption, identify variations, assist with VO substantiation, and manage site instructions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, ELV, civil/architectural) for interfaces, openings/sleeves, supports, and access requirements.
• Drive close-out: as-built drawings, O&M manuals, training support, handover/TOC readiness, and defect liability follow-up.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• Typically, 5–10+ years of mechanical project engineering/site engineering experience with MEP contractors in the UAE or GCC, including high-rise, commercial, residential, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing/drainage, and firefighting systems, installation practices, and commissioning principles.
• Familiarity with common international standards/codes used in the UAE (e.g., ASHRAE/SMACNA for HVAC; NFPA for firefighting) and emirate-specific authority requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret IFC drawings, schematics, single line diagrams, specifications, and coordination/BIM models.
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage (role dependent).
• MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and reporting dashboards.