Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Head of Mechanical Department holds the responsibility to lead a Mechanical Engineering and Design Review team for project construction. To produce technical documentation, reviewing all mechanical technical documentation, prepared by the contractors, for projects and preparing and implementing mechanical engineering work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget. Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders on all project\'s related budget, managerial & structural design decisions during the project\'s life cycle.

As part of the senior management team, the incumbent holds the responsibility to liaise and coordinate with the Technical Office Manager and the rest of the senior management team/peers with all matters related to structural engineering operational issues required for the success of the program in accordance with the client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and coordination of mechanical engineering design submittals from contractors, as well as following up site supervision, design conflicts and variation orders for the client.
• Review technical submissions and design layouts as well as material submittals from contractors.
• Lead, by example, the team of Mechanical Engineers by delegating work according to project priorities, technical challenges and contractual milestones.
• Plan and maintain project budgets and schedule planning activities with team and managers.
• Attend and lead progress & technical meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals.
• Take part in project and risk management reviews.
• Coordinate between the construction and contractors\xe2\x80\x99 engineering teams ensuring that all requirements are conveyed clearly and delivered upon.
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors or payment appreciations and change orders.
• Assist the Technical Office Manager on Technical and Department issues.
• Review and approve the shop drawings, Material Submittals with respect to the project Specification and Standards of practice submitted by contractors.
• Continually review the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s construction schedule during the progress of site works.
• Review Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Technical Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
• Review Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s proposed sub-contractor(s) associated with the mechanical engineering packages.
• Support review of subcontractors\' invoices, when required for technical assistance.
• Documenting project issues/conditions.
• Monitoring, coaching and developing Mechanical Engineering team members.
• Maintaining organized and detailed project records.
• Assures the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s Design and Material Deliverables are as per project requirements.

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