Management of design activities and coordination of workloads for mass transit, high speed & freight rail systems.
Plan, coordinate, manage and monitor the review of MEP deliverables produced by the client’s design consultant, including reports, providing feedback to the Design Project Manager regarding progress, key issues and risk.
Coordinate and manage the design review of the design consultant’s hazard and risk logs.
Coordinate the response to comments raised on deliverables by the likes of subject matter experts, the design review team, the Independent Checking Engineer, and Independent Safety Assessors.
Ensure the buildability of the proposed design and suitability of materials.
Coordinate engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors.
Coordinate and visit the jobsite as required, to resolve problems, interpret drawings and documents and provide technical support during the construction phase.
Coordinate with other disciplines, consultants, and attend project meetings from time to time.
Coordinate with Contracts Department and Construction teams for supporting the pre-construction procurement process and the checking and assembly of the design documentation for issue as design-build or design-bid-build tender packages as required.
Review contractor’s construction drawings, respond to technical queries and technical submittals to ensure compliance with design intent.
Review engineering studies prepared by local and international engineering firms related to MEP.
Reviews changes or deviations in design scope, material quantities, budget or schedule, and assists particularly with defining the change, obtaining accurate estimates of the hours involved, and recommending budget adjustment.
Participate in site visits and investigations led by designers.
Take an active role in design reviews, interdisciplinary design reviews and provide comments.
Take an active role in the client’s Stage Review and Approval Procedure.
Represent the client in technical meetings and Value Engineering analysis.
Perform work that involves conventional design practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
Provide guidance for assured design quality and compliance with the client’s requirements, design guidelines, statutory requirements, local and international codes, standards and norms, and international standards of independent firms that are carrying out the detailed design.
Report progress, critical issues and risk to EPM design manager.
Skill And Qualifications
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited university with 15+ years of relevant experience in Rail MEP design management. (NOTE that although Rail background is desirable, candidates with strong blend of MEP design experience from airport / commercial buildings / large scale infrastructure projects are also encouraged to apply).
Experience in managing the design/installation/operation/maintenance of MEP work for mass transit, high speed & freight rail systems.
Experience in both design-build and design-bid-build forms of procurement with contractors and consultants.
Experience in field construction and inspection of utilities for initial acceptance.
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards pertinent to the discipline.
Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems and design calculations.
Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of CAD (both 2-D and 3-D) e.g AutoCAD, MS Word and Excel for managing design reviews.
Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
A professional license from a recognized licensing or registration board.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
Willingness to relocate to the job site in Saudi Arabia.
Proactive, supportive, inquisitive, challenging and result driven.
Hard working and motivated with high self-initiative.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, changing priorities and work with ambiguity.
Help others and receive help from others in achieving goals.
Willingness to mentor others.
Acknowledge and value contribution from other team members.
Promote the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.