Civil Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Basic Function:
• Coordinates the activities of civil and building maintenance, structural alterations and modifications, prepares and administers maintenance contracts to assure contractors adherence to its contractual obligations, preparation of Preventive Maintenance Program and guiding Supervisors and Foreman for implementation.
• Prepares technical feasibility studies and cost estimates for modification, upgradation, alteration of existing facilities at company owned and leased properties which include all office buildings and residential units in and outside Abu Dhabi City, company head quarter, Shaikh Khalifa Energy Complex (SKEC), SAS Al Nakhl Complex, The Petroleum Institute (PI), ATI at Al Shawamekh and workshops, Glenelg School in Madinat Zayed, Satellite Clinics such as Habshan, Bu Hasa, Asab Madinat Zayed and other various properties (owned/leased) in western region and other region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Activities include coordination with Civil Projects Division (CPD) regarding all new projects.
Work Performed:
• Ensures that civil works such as repairs/additions/alterations and refurbishment works are executed promptly and efficiently in accordance with professional standards and company policies. Guides Civil Supervisors and Foreman located at company head quarter, SKEC, SAS Al Nakhl, PI, ATI at Shawamekh, Glenelg School in Madinat Zayed, Satellite Clinics, and other various properties (owned/leased) in western region on technical matters.
• Develops annual preventive maintenance programmes for all civil and building maintenance works with monthly breakdown, approves monthly programmes submitted by subordinates, analyses updated monthly programmes to determine extent of work planned and takes appropriate action to accomplish planned tasks.
• Carries out detailed inspection of buildings, flats, villas, clinics and office premises to be leased/released and estimates on time and recurring costs required to be spent towards civil maintenance of such building, flats, villas and clinics. Includes carrying out inspection and estimating costs for civil works/maintenance to buildings, flats, villas, clinics and commercial premises before allocation or surrender.
• Prepares feasibility reports and initial cost estimates with detailed engineering specifications and drawings necessary for carrying out additions/alterations and standard modifications to office or residential buildings.
• Prepares technical reports on the condition of buildings specifying problems and submit recommendations to Section Head for the allocation of appropriate charges either for the landlord or company. Includes carrying out negotiations with representatives of owners regarding defects before hiring/surrender/maintenance.
• Analyses nature of occupant's complaints and recommends with adequate technical data and drawings, alternatives for maintenance for Section Head's approval.
• Coordinates with Civil projects Division regarding all company's new projects form concept design stage, basic and detailed design, testing and commissioning till handing over process.
• Prepares technical specifications to enable the development of contracts and tenders. evaluates the provisions of maintenance contracts form the viewpoint of quality, standards and performance of work and submits recommendations to Section Head with justifications. Includes making overall performance rating on contractor's work and certifying work completion/work orders for payment.
• Evaluates performance of contractors and gives an overall rating against terms of contracts before endorsement of payment request. Includes visiting Sas Al Nakhl and other offsite locations and workshops to inspect maintenance works executed by contractors.
• Participates, when called for, in contract/purchase committee meetings and provides technical evaluation and clarifications. Prepares scope of works and technical specifications to enable Procurement Services Division to develop contracts and issue tenders for annual/long term maintenance/installation requirements.
• Assists materials and stores function in the planning for requirements of stock and non-stock items and ensures timely availability of such items and proper consumption.
• Ensures that the concerned supervisors/contracts respond to occupant's routine maintenance request. Coordinates contract activities in electrical and mechanical works. Includes attending to major non-routine maintenance and conducting technical studies with recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Ensures that proper civil maintenance on emergency facilities is carried out according to schedules. Plans daily supervision of ongoing various maintenance/alteration/renovation works being carried out by contractors against tenders or term contracts/open call contracts, etc.
• Reviews contractors quotation for petty works and recommends approval of rates. Checks contractor's invoices for payment and submits recommendations to Section Head for necessary action.
• Provides professional engineering technical input, design and advisory function to projects and schemes of various sizes within administration division to other divisions/directorates as required and to external consultants.
• Conducts meetings with consultants and suppliers to evaluate pre-design information/data for usage. Prepares design, specifications, scope of works, drawings, calculations and all necessary documentation for projects of various sizes. Issues tender documents, evaluates tenders, jointly certifies awards and subsequently manages projects.
• Provides function of project management to projects of various sizes within general services division, coordinates such service/function with civil projects division and procurement services division and ensures economic usage of company funds.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, such as preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, preparation of monthly reports, issuing instructions for correct operations and installations, etc. Introduces improvements and developments in the operation of civil and building engineering maintenance work.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.
• 5 years professional experience in design, construction and maintenance works of multi-storied buildings.
• Good knowledge of English.
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