About the Role
The Project Engineer will manage a portfolio of new elevator installation projects across Dubai, overseeing the process from pre-start planning and site preparation through installation, testing, handover, and transition to Service. Reporting to the Area Project Manager, this role is crucial for ensuring safe execution, technical and contractual coordination, schedule and cost control, project financial performance, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with customers, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams to fulfill project requirements and timelines.
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On a Typical Day You Will
- Manage multiple new elevator installation projects, from planning through to handover.
- Review contracts, specifications, approved drawings, and technical submissions to confirm project scope and execution requirements.
- Conduct site surveys and readiness inspections, including assessments of shaft dimensions, access, power supply, storage, lifting arrangements, and integration with building systems.
- Develop and maintain project schedules covering engineering approvals, material deliveries, logistics, installation, testing, and handover.
- Coordinate material requirements and delivery schedules with factories, supply chain, logistics providers, and site teams.
- Plan and manage subcontractors, installation teams, and required materials and resources according to project priorities.
- Lead safe site execution by conducting risk assessments, toolbox talks, field inspections, and implementing timely corrective actions.
- Monitor installation progress, identify risks or delays, and implement recovery plans to meet customer commitments.
- Communicate with customers, consultants, main contractors, and other trades to solve technical, access, sequencing, and site-readiness issues.
- Maintain accurate project records related to instructions, approvals, delays, access constraints, and changes.
- Support the submission and closure of variation orders and commercial claims for deviations from the contracted scope.
- Monitor project costs, labor efficiency, billing, collections, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
- Initiate purchase requests for subcontractors, tools, local materials, manpower, and other project needs.
- Conduct quality inspections and ensure outstanding work is closed before testing and handover.
- Plan testing, commissioning, regulatory inspections, and final handover activities according to project deadlines.
- Prepare progress reports, customer updates, and risk reviews.
- Build strong customer relationships through clear communication, timely escalation, and reliable delivery.
What You Will Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, mechatronics, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of project execution experience in the elevator and escalator industry, including new equipment installation.
- Experience independently managing a high-volume portfolio of projects through various execution stages.
- Knowledge of elevator installation, technical drawings, site requirements, mechanical/electrical interfaces, testing, quality control, and field safety.
- Commercial and contractual experience, including project cost control, forecasting, variations, claims, subcontractor management, billing, and collections.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, customer management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project scheduling tools, with preference for Microsoft Project or Primavera.
- Excellent written and spoken English, capable of preparing professional reports and contractual correspondence.
- Willingness to travel regularly between project sites across Dubai and other UAE locations as required.
- A valid United Arab Emirates driving license is preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of an industry leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service.
- Access to training and resources that build leadership and capabilities across various functions.
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program, where the company sponsors employees to pursue further education or certification programs.
- A supportive and diverse work environment that prioritizes safety, ethics, and quality in all operations.
This role provides an opportunity to contribute to iconic projects and advancements in the elevator industry, while also being part of a team that values innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.
