Senior Mechanical Engineer & HVAC - Healthcare Project

Aldara Hospital and Medical Center

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: NP754-12

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Under the direct supervision of the head of PMO, the site Sr. mechanical engineer plans, controls and monitors the actual execution of all mechanical related works of Aldara project, to ensure that the project is achieving its goals and progressing with utmost quality per the approved scope, time schedule, and cost. Furthermore, to ensure that the project will be completed in accordance with the approved construction drawings, contract documents, specifications and all applicable international and local accreditation and standards.

Key Tasks and responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementing the entire mechanical related works at site.
- Monitor all stages of mechanical work to assure compliance with the contract document and project requirements, and prepare the required progressing reports
- Responsible for HVAC, ductwork, piping, plumping and fire protection.
- Estimate, prepare and assign the resources such as manpower, materials, consumables, equipment, tools, etc., required for all mechanical related works prior to execution.
- Raise and/or resolve any project business related issues with engineering, the owners rep., contractors, vendors or the owner
- Monitor progress of the work and facilitate expedition when necessary to obtain compliance with project schedules
- Prepare/communicate daily reports of project progress, and plan and analyze all possible construction methodologies and recommends the best options to the head of PMO for approval prior to execution at site.
- Attend all required meetings and conduct special meetings to resolve problems
- Take part and document the building information modeling (BIM) process and any above ceiling conflicts
- Review and approve payment requests before formal submittal to Owner
- Keep all copies of project documents, in an up-to-date, orderly manner
- Inform the head of PMO of potentially controversial issues, and recommend and implement solutions to same
- Follow up with the concerned authorities and entities for obtaining necessary permits
- Oversee bidding process and selection of suppliers
- Optimize costs at all stages, and achieve total cost of projects within budgets
- Conduct daily site visits to supervise execution and quality control during the construction phase
- Accompanying regulatory officials at the job site

People Management:
- Manage, guide and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with set operational plans, policies and procedures
- Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise the team and provide regular feedback on performance
- Actively participate in on-the-job training, mentoring and coaching of direct reports
- Participate, when needed, in the identification and recruitment of key talent

Requirements

- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from a reputable institution, Master preferred.
- KSA experience in healthcare facility/hospital construction is considered a high advantage
- Minimum of 12+ years of site work experience in basic design requirements, fabrication, estimation, installation and all site activities related to all mechanical works for construction of large-scale building and hospital projects
- Familiar with all the mechanical engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to mechanical works for building projects.
- Understand and meet the criteria and standards developed by the local and international appropriate standards for a hospital facility
- Well versed in interpreting and executing mechanical related drawings with leadership skills.
- Registered and licensed Engineer

Competencies / Skills:
- Equipment and facilities installation and maintenance
- Management of staff and of others (e.g., vendors)
- Project management
- Effectiveness in communicating both orally and in writing
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English, Arabic is a plus, sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position
- Ability to establish working relationships with professional, technical, management and clerical staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Primavera is a plus
- Ability to meet and effectively respond to emergency situations
- Ability to show good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, integrity and reliability

About the Company

Aldara Hospital and Medical Center will house a 100-bed hospital and the largest and most technically-advanced outpatient facility in Riyadh. It will provide high-quality health care at local reimbursement rates. This is made possible thanks to Aldaras optimal inpatient/outpatient mix, the use of advanced medical technology and workflows, a strong IT platform and a robust human capital model.

The design stage was finished in early 2012. Site demolition and excavation was completed in October 2012 and construction is now underway. The facility is scheduled to be operational in Q4 2015.

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