MEP Engineer - BACS

Job description / Role

Senior Engineer who is familiar with all MEP/ HVAC systems who can manage the coordination of shop drawings and field engineering tasks on an underground rail stations project. Implement day to day mechanical engineering tasks and schedules and supervise the mechanical works on site for assigned projects comprising on time and on quality completion of all QPM constructions on site. Will represent the project in senior presentations with the client.

Key Focus Areas, Major Activities

Execute Mechanical Engineering Activities at project sites and enable QPM to deliver quality projects within plan and budget. 
* Execute Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering 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 provide appropriate guidelines to 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 Mechanical engineering. 
* Follow standardized guidelines for day to day quality checks and site inspections and implement recommendations.             

Monitor the progress and activities of Mechanical subcontractors at project sites to ensure all project time, cost, quality milestones are achieved as per project plan.
* Ensure that standard methodologies are applied for 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 day to day Mechanical engineering 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 Mechanical systems as per given plans and designs.
* Serve as the focal point for all daily matters concerning design, quality and documentation of Mechanical works. 
* 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, HSE specifications and project schedules to support project managers in timely completion of project.
* Synergize with the project commissioning team to ensure that all projects are meticulously commissioned to deliver world class standards of quality to QPM clients 
* Review and resolve day to day contractors' claims and complaints related to Mechanical work as may arise during construction and ensure that Subcontractors adhere to HSE regulations on the assigned project.
* Direct and control the activities of Mechanical 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 Mechanical systems and oversee repairs and resolution of all Mechanical 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.

Coordinate with project teams to enhance QPM solutions and its vision to be a world class PMC
* 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical engineering activities with all Quality and HSE requirements 
* Collaborate with other construction engineering disciplines to enhance QPM's overall solution.
 
Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices and apply the same for continuous improvements at QPM
* Keep abreast with latest innovations in the Mechanical engineering discipline. 
* Obtain and communicate day to day feedback of Mechanical works and use the same to make appropriate modifications.
* Maintain awareness of industry trends, methodologies, tools and best practices in project cost management.
* Adopt and adapt good practices from the industry into projects to ensure continuous improvement and upgrades.

Requirements

* University graduate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Over 10 years experience in construction industry.
* At least 2-3 years in a managerial role in a medium to large Project Management company.
* Rail project experience preferable.
* MEP best practices in local, regional and international markets
* Thorough understanding of overall construction engineering disciplines
* Management of Subcontractors
* HSE, Cost management and control techniques
* Construction project management methodologies
* IT tools and systems supporting construction project management

Behavioral:
* Numerical
* Program / Project Management
* Attention to detail
* Analytical and problem solving
* Drive for excellence
* People management
* Communication  
 

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.