Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

- Implement Electrical engineering tasks and schedules in compliance with project timelines, cost and quality objectives and supervise all electrical works for an assigned project.
- Execute Electrical Engineering tasks and activities as per guidelines and controls including site specific purchasing activities so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled for delivering quality solutions on the assigned project.
- Track and record all onsite electrical requirements as per technical specifications and cost estimations and monitor allocation of work to contractors and sub-contractors.
- Work with Project Managers to monitor progress on key performance indicators and critical parameters and provide appropriate guidelines for subcontractors.
- Follow guidelines and systems for reporting at project sites to help onsite engineers, track progress, project costs and quality.
- Support Project Managers/Construction Managers on a daily basis to progress work as per plan, monitor for variances and assist in corrective action with matters concerning electrical engineering.
- Follow standardized guidelines for day to day quality checks and site inspections and define address all electrical issues, problems, disputes and client concerns.
- Ensure appropriate usage and application of the Project Management System (PMS) with respect to entry and analysis of work related data for day to day functioning to facilitate seamless communication of all relevant (technical/non-technical) information across the organization on a real time basis for maximum effectiveness.
- Ensure that standard electrical systems are applied and ensure consistent and high quality QPM work experience to consultants, contractors and clients on assigned project sites on a daily basis.
- Progress the work of all electrical engineering activities and operations based on project specifications and plans and within stipulated safety norms at a specific project site.
- Advise and monitor onsite subcontractors for installation of power Sub Station and Distribution works, UPS, BMS systems and other electrical engineering activities as required.
- Serve as the focal point for all daily matters concerning design, quality and documentation of electrical works.
- Synergize with the project commissioning team to ensure that all projects are meticulously commissioned to deliver world class standards of quality to QPM clients
- Develop and monitor daily conformance with the provisions of the project specifications, contract documents on an assigned QPM construction site.
- Acquire a detailed understanding of contract documents (drawings and specifications), phasing plans, systems interrelationships, construction sequencing, and project schedules to support project managers in timely completion of project.
- Review and resolve day to day contractors claims and complaints related to electrical work as may arise during construction and ensure that Subcontractors adhere to HSE regulations on the assigned project.
- Direct and control the activities of electrical subcontractor to ensure alignment with QPM procedures/service agreements and also ensure that MEP subcontractors provide technical submittals/ relevant documentation/records.
- Assist in the testing and commissioning of electrical systems and oversee repairs of all electrical faults.
- Assist project teams in negotiations with contractors regarding the value of claims or changes in schedules and prepare recommendations on claims - approval or rejection on assigned projects.
- Work with project team for carrying out various tasks such as documentation, MIS and project monitoring activities.
- Assist in development of RFPs/Tenders by QPM as part of the procurement process for assigned project.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers (onsite) to collate and analyze periodic reports to help MEP managers understand project performance against plans and drive remedial actions.
- Monitor electrical estimates prepared by the QS/Cost Control and collate and analyze periodic progress reports to analyze performance
- Coordinate with QA and HSE teams to ensure compliance of all electrical engineering activities with all Quality and HSE requirements
- Collaborate with other construction engineering disciplines to enhance QPMs overall solution.

Requirements

- 10+ years experience post graduate
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience of working within a Project Management Consultancy
- Experience on working within a luxury hotel or luxury resorts programme.

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.