Job Description

Facilitate and enhance overall performance of Gas in Building (GIB) Projects Teams through interface, coordination and management of resources so that the projects are executed professionally, diligently, effectively and to the required quality and HSE standards in a manner ensuring satisfaction with all stakeholders.

Manage, Direct, Plan, all activities of gas networks, gas in building (GIB) projects teams during the projects cycles till completion and handing over for Operations. Ensure that the project management teams have the necessary resources, support, and guidance to deliver projects which meet Company and Shareholders expectations

Ensure that effective mechanisms and resources are in place for the monitoring of projects progress, and provide management directives and guidance towards achieving set objectives.

Serve as the principal point of contact for the Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineer on key issues related to Projects, and is responsible for ensuring that project HSE, quality, budget and schedule objectives are met.

Liaison with New Developers, Private Gas Consultants and Private Gas Contractors and provide the necessary technical support to construct, build, review of commissioning submissions, plan the site inspection and issue the Final Commissioning NOCs for their Natural Gas Distribution Networks, LPG/SNG/NG/CNG/LCNG Farms/Plants and LPG/SNG/NG Installation Pipe-works within residential, commercial and Industrial customer premises.

Job Specific Accountabilities

· Directs, manages, leads and controls all activities of assigned gas in building projects from award stage to completion ensuring that latest approved technologies are applied and compliance with applicable international standards. Ensures close co-ordination between all relevant parties throughout the execution of the LPG/SNG/NGGIB Projects up to the stage of Final Acceptance in an economical feasible, timely and quality manners. · Participate in the development of the pre qualification process for private sector gas installers for all Utilization Projects activities ensuring that latest approved technologies are applied and in compliance with applicable international standards, when required.

· Participate in the verification of project sub-contractors list, and vendors, project management consultants, contractor's personnel, and raise the call or orders requests.

· Establishes an effective organization for the project, including manpower utilization and mobilization. Directs, manages, Leads, motivates, reviews and monitors the performance of project teams staffed with specialists within the department and across Projects Group, PMC And Contractors to ensure the effective implementation of the agreed plan, budget and dead-lines.

· Provides professional expertise in the selection of potential contractors and suppliers with particular emphasis on their pre-qualification, bid evaluation and site management in relation to site arrangements, overall logistics. Leads the negotiations of claims, back charges and variations with contractors and vendors. Identify cost reduction, scheduling and quality improvement and make appropriate recommendation to senior management for approval

· Directs the development of detailed statement of requirements (SOR), scope of work and strategy for implementation of various project phases and execution philosophy in order to meet project objectives. Coordinates with other Divisions to ensure the preparation of annual overall work program and Projects budget. Manages the progress of work performed by subordinates assigned to the project and that of licensors, engineering, and contracting contractors. Identify any bottleneck, direct, guide and recommend corrective action to ensure smooth and timely completion of each project.

· Manages the quality and progress of work performed by licensors, GIB Contractors. Ensures Company policies for technical, safety, quality and environment are correctly addressed.

· Identify the bottlenecks and recommend corrective action to ensure smooth and timely completion of project at optimum cost. Reviews, analyzes and approves or rejects Change Order Requests, claims and prepare recommendation to senior management for settling of variations/claims

· Directs the development of schedule, cost estimate and budget for the project. Reviews and recommends the same for Tender Committee and Management endorsement/approval.

· Controls and monitor the implementation of the total budget, schedule and quality at various stages of the project execution to ensure adherence to the overall approved plan.

· Ensures that the contractor submits the required documentation in the specified format including the project close-out, Projects are executed in a safe manner and that contractors adhere to approved Company procedures. Endorses Contractor and Vendors invoices and final acceptance certification.

· Ensures that the facilities delivered to end-users are safe, reliable, operable & maintainable in view of different natures, diversity of each system, equipment & facilities and the complexity of technology involved.

· Organizes and manages projects audits as required to ensure compliance with requirements. Approves findings and recommends actions as result of Projects reviews like HAZOP, HSEIA, and Risk Assessments....etc. Submits to senior management project related reports and presentations as required.

· Remains fully conversant with international developments and best practice in Gas in Building technology.

· Review of commissioning submissions for Privet Gas in Building projects, plan the site inspection and issue the Final Commissioning NOCs.

· Investigate, evaluate and recommends on new technologies and developments.

· Prepare and report all GIB projects and installation lesson learnt and communicate it to relevant departments and disciplines, and recommend changes as applicable and required.

· Provide support when required to other related engineering and O&M activities.

· Analyses problem areas and recommend practical cost effective solutions.

· Participates in accidents / Incidents investigation when required.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification : Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

Minimum Experience / Knowledge & Skills

10 years of experience in the gas in building engineering, installations and commissioning for residential, commercial and industrial customers; including 3 years in Projects management in a lead/supervisory role with Good oral and written communication skills.

PC user, with experience in MS Office applications.

Good in English/Arabic languages written and spoken.

Valid UAE Driving License

Professional Certifications: Professional certification in gas utilization and/or project management from accredited certification body is an advantage.

Technical Competency:

Gas in building installation and commissioning

Project Management

Planning and scheduling

Physical Effort: Up to 50% in driving, walking and standing whilst visiting Sites and Contractors