Project Engineer (National Hire)

Job Description
Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40,000 team members in 15 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.
Role Purpose:
The project engineer will be expected to assist in the technical aspects of a portfolio of projects
across the PMBU and provide assistance to the Senior/Project Managers reporting the progress
of projects. The ideal candidate is to have strong technical awareness and have a background as
an engineering Graduate with basic experience in preparing progress for projects during design
and construction stages.
Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Responsible for supporting Delivery Team on preparing project status of Projects
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned tasks
Interact daily with the consultant and contractor to ensure that they attend to the
project requirements and ensure they are working according to the schedule in the site
Perform overall progress report of the project.
Cooperate and communicate effectively with Senior project manager and other project
participants to provide assistance and technical support
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Assists with the development of the strategies and initiatives to enhance the successful
delivery of projects or specified components, both in terms of design, construction and
where applicable, operation and maintenance companies.
Form and support the Project Manager to engender a cohesive project team. .
Help in the issuance of the weekly, monthly reports
Contract Strategy Development with the respective Project Managers
Arrange, attend design team meeting, progress and other appropriate liaison meetings.
Monitor progress on site and minimize actual and potential delays to the construction
program
Monitor, co-ordinate all aspects of the project including but not limited to time, quality,
safety, design and environment
Generally be aware of and ensure the Project Design and Delivery respects the
Companies Sustainable development aspirations.
Generally ensure the project Design & Delivery respects the company's aspirations on
Health and Safety
Other Context (if applicable):
The project engineer is expected to work in a team environment, improve his technical written
skills and gain good understanding of his / her projects. Whereas Project Managers and Senior
Project Managers will bring a broader perspective, you are expected to excel in your particular
area of expertise. With your specialist skills, you are in a position to develop and apply innovative
approaches to ensure that MAF delivers a World class service.
Personal Characteristics and Required Background:
Functional/Technical Competencies:
Behavioral Competencies:
Communication
Strong time management
Strong leadership qualities
Commercial awareness
Demonstrating ethics and value
Customer focus
Delivery focused
Enthusiastic and able to inspire others
Ability to adapt to and manage change
Project Specific:
Contribute technical-related information to key aspects of a project
Project progress monitoring – on site
Design progress follow up
Underpinning Knowledge
Financial basics
Computer literacy
Local rules and regulations
Knowledge and understanding of Industry best practice relevant professional
qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications/education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent. Certification in Project Management is highly
desirable.
Minimum Experience:
Graduate or 1-2 years
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Retailing
Function:
IT
Roles:
System Analyst / Tech Architect
Skills:
Project Engineer (National Hire)