Mechanical Engineer (Project Execution/ Construction)

Requisition Id:  581
Location: 

Mesaieed, QA

Contract Type:  Indefinite Contract
Function:  Technical

About The Role:

Role in this level has the responsibility to ensure that Projects Execution is executed in an efficient and systematic manner and according to good engineering practices to fulfil the Company’s goals and objectives. The engineer also acts as point of reference and applies expertise to resolve problems that arise during contractor execution of projects on site.
The role holder has a prime role in ensuring proper coordination within multiple trades, contractors, and customers to achieve smooth execution/installation of projects. The role holder is also responsible for ensuring that resources are properly utilized for executing projects in the Projects Department. 
The role holder must make certain that the installation hits set goals on time throughout the project. In addition to time concerns, he shall monitor contractor performance levels to ensure that the project does not run out of critical erection components.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, manage and organize the site execution to ensure that project installation and execution are achieved within the set time schedules, scope, specification, and cost.
  • Manage On-Line and shutdown execution scope/tendering for projects with assistant of project coordinator, including contract requirement well ahead in accordance with approved execution dates. 
  • Ensure identification and assessments of all risks and critical path elements and build in measurable contingency plan.
  • Work with projects coordinators for timely completion of tasks as planned and within specified time as mentioned in final project schedule.
  • Set performance targets, provide feedback, motivate, and participate in the development of projects section. Participate in the recruitment and selection interviewing process.
  • Ensure timely, safe, efficient, within cost and quality execution of all construction activities of projects.
  • Manage all interfaces between company and various contractors.
  • Manage all interfaces between Projects Department and other departments (workshop, maintenance, Asset integrity, etc.) for all requirements at site.
  • Follow valid standards, technical requirements of equipment’s and services required during the execution phase of the project in line with agreed upon specifications.
  • Encourage team members and stakeholders to execute the project activities to meet the set target and overcome challenges.

Desired Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant discipline.
  • 7 years direct and relevant experience.
  • Solid experience of construction project management, cost, time, quality, safety management principles and contract administration structure.
  • Experience in coordinating pipeline construction and installation; know how to follow pipeline construction procedures.
  • Having knowledge and application of specifications, requirements and theory of operation of static equipment.
  • Experience in preparing, gathering and evaluating technical bid requests, select contractor based on technical evaluation and negotiate contracts. Maintain proper business relationship with contractors.
  • Experience in managing vendors, contractors and subcontractors to ensure that they meet the performance standards for construction activities.
  • Having knowledge and experience of warehouse inventory, material ordering and material expediting policy.
  • Experience in organizing and leading a project management team for the implementation of a project; plan the optimum sequence of activities based on criteria such as resource allowed budget, etc.
  • Having knowledge and experience on budget development, cost control baseline and cash flow management strategy by applying estimating, forecasting and project finance principles to ensure a project is executed within the approved budget and projections.
  • Having knowledge and experience on procedure for management of change; update drawings and documentations for changes to facility equipment or process, understand management of the changes.