What you will do
The Project Manager – HVAC, ESCO & IREF Systems is a vital role reporting directly to the Director – Install Operations or Operations Manager. Based in Dubai, you will join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving business growth for HVAC, ESCO & Industrial Refrigeration Systems.
You will oversee the project management team in the design and execution of projects. Your responsibilities will include monitoring assigned engineering projects, ensuring adherence to QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications. You will interact daily with clients to understand their needs and requirements, advocating for them in the field.
How you will do it
As a seasoned Project Manager, you will possess substantial expertise in project execution and a comprehensive understanding of HVAC solution design, including Chillers, AHU, FCUs, Industrial Refrigeration, and Energy solutions within the Middle East region. You will be required to:
• Initiate and address contractual issues throughout the contract and project phases.
• Monitor project progress, prepare progress reports, and represent the company in client project, quality, and HSE meetings.
• Manage formal (letter) and informal (verbal) communications with clients and oversee invoicing processes and collection of payments.
• Prepare and submit technical submittals to clients, ensuring the production and issuance of design drawings/calculations.
• Develop, implement, and comply with the project quality plan and inspection & test plans, ensuring full adherence to specifications and client requirements.
• Take full responsibility for project cost management, preparing and submitting monthly cost reports for senior management review.
• Initiate change processes to manage contractual variations and ensure project completion and final payment.
• Guarantee that key milestone dates are met; if delays arise, develop plans to realign the project timeline.
• Manage all allocated staff and resources effectively to complete projects on time while respecting budget constraints.
• Foster development and training for allocated staff.
• Ensure familiarity with company and client QHSE policies/procedures, ensuring operatives understand and implement them in their areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with QA/QC and HSE managers on all aspects of Quality and HSE.
• Prepare and submit project completion feedback reports to the sales department.
• Monitor the progress of subcontracted work, ensuring all applicable QHSE documents are available at the point of use, particularly project-specific QHSE documents on-site.
• Ensure complete archiving of project data/records post-completion and forward them to the IS department for efficient archiving.
• Address non-conformities in materials/products according to management system procedures, implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure necessary inspections and tests are performed, maintaining inspection & test records prior to product handover to customers.
What we look for
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of project engineering experience executing HVAC/ESCO/Industrial Refrigeration systems.
• Recent leadership experience in the GCC region.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking capability.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, labor management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Proven capability to produce high-quality, impactful professional documents for both clients and internal use.
• Fluency in English is essential, along with excellent email etiquette.
• Strong decision-making skills.
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