Project Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

The project engineer must be able to Programing & manage AV projects such as home automation, Lighting Control, Public Address, video wall with the knowledge of Crestron, Extron, Lutron etc from start to finish, to the approved project parameters e.g. client requirements, quality standards, budgeted cost and delivery schedules to meet committed client requirements. He must be techno-commercial and must fully understand and follow industry’s best practices for project management& HSE.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform project planning, technical / material approvals, project tracking & monitoring, detailed documentation, resource management, team motivation and team work, etc.
• Identify & access all the risks including cost & timing after award of the project
• Supervise the technicians / sub-contracts for running projects and ensure on-time project completion
• Coordinate with other contractors like MEP, HVAC, BMS, Fire Alarm, etc. and ensure their integration with ELV System
• Lead and guide the commissioning team to obtaining the System functionality
• Attend the service calls and basic troubleshooting the system on project warranty period
• Perform project forecasting and ensure the man power and material available at right time
• Conduct value engineering studies and exercises to ensure cost savings to AFT and provide value added benefits to the client
• Verify & confirm BOQ, Prelims & other expenses in advance to avoid unwarranted /unaccounted costs.
• Prepare RFQ for issuing subcontracts and recommend the ‘best fit’ sub-contractor for the job keeping the costs low
• Reduce internal manpower costs by managing resources appropriately
• Submit weekly reports on all projects to the management clearly showing escalations where required along with project based cost savings
• Provide delivery schedule to the commercial team at the beginning of each project
• Project Management
• Any other additional tasks the line manager may give and is within the scope of work

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electronics/ Electrical / Telecom or a related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant industry experience.

Desired candidate profile

• Certifications in Crestron and Extron programming and well known in other product etc..(Control4, Lutron, KNX systems), Update it with the latest trends, hardware, and features in AV equipment.
• Certifications in Home Automation, Audio Visual, Public Address, GRMS, Lighting control System (KNX)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven hands-on practical knowledge with Programming and project handling for the system of Audio visual, home automation, Lighting Control, Public Address, video wall, etc
• Should have an excellent knowledge in preparing AV system drawings using Auto CAD software.
• Good knowledge in OS, Networking, Storage and other basic ICT technologies
• Teamwork, Written, verbal communication & presentation skills.
• Valid UAE Driving License is Mandatory.
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Results Driven