Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Director, the incumbent will among others be responsible for;
 

• Reviewing construction drawings from design and constructability point of view and working closely with design team understand design intent as well as carrying out value engineering whenever an opportunity arises.
• Supervising and checking daily, site work related to heating ventilation and air conditioning,  installation of boilers and chillers and air handling units;  Plumbing and piping works; medical gases system and building management system as well as ensure the work is as per drawings and applicable standards and codes.
• Preparing purchase requisitions, for all mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, clarifier, air handlers, terminal units, medical air plants, building management systems, laundry machines, cooking ranges; washers, etc and also obtaining and reviewing technical submittals in coordination with consultants and equipment planner and preparing technical comparative summaries for procurement approvals.
• Review the MEP shop drawings prepared by the contractor(s) and report any discrepancy.  Gain formal approval before execution. Coordinate with other trades to avoid any coordination problem that may arise during execution of work at site.
• Measuring quantities of works executed by the contractor(s) at site and verify contractor’s bills.
• Attending regular site meetings with Consultants and Contractors to resolve site issues. Give immediate decisions with coordination with Project Director to avoid any delay
• Witness commissioning of equipment and systems and prepare the reports.
• Preparing punch list on completion of the work and ensure that all listed items are attended by the contractor(s) before issuance of completion certificate.
• Reviewing and check As-built drawings upon completion of projects, prepare commissioning documents along with operational and maintenance manuals for mechanical  works
• Review operation and maintenance manuals submitted by the contractor and ensure that system write up and complete information including all catalogs are submitted by the contractor as required under the terms of the contract.
• Maintaining and organizing all construction documents such as submittals, test reports, transmittal letters, change orders, memos, shop-drawings and manuals etc.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelors’ degree in Engineering (Mechanical).
• Have a minimum of 5 years working experience with solid track record in construction industry, preferably in hospitals and healthcare institutions.
• Be proficient in using computer aided softwares such as AutoCAD, Revit Mechanical etc.
• Have a strong technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing system, boiler/steam generators, medical gas system, Building management system; mechanical construction materials, installation methods.
• Be highly motivated with self-initiative and strong communication skills and hands on.