Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer or MEP Lead in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Provide resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinate application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Advise the project manager of any technical aspects of the mechanical services that may affect construction progress and quality.
• Continually review the contractor's construction schedule during the progress of site works.
• Review construction submittals from project inception to close-out.
• Review Contractor's installation method statements.
• Review Contractor's shop drawings against the design (tender) drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to the project manager with appropriate comments/approval.
• Review contractor's mechanical shop drawings in conjunction with the structural and electrical engineers to ensure engineering coordination and advise the project manager accordingly.
• Review Contractor's mechanical services material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Project Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
• Review Contractor's proposed subcontractors associated with the Mechanical engineering works from a technical standpoint.
• Monitor material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Undertake general project site observation/inspection of the mechanical services works for Contractor's adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant's specifications, good working practices, the construction schedule, and health & safety.
• Be available to undertake off-site inspections of proposed equipment and materials as may be deemed necessary by the Project Manager.
• Undertake prior review of Contractor's proposed mechanical system testing and commissioning methods and schedule.
• Witness on-site piped system pressure tests, air conditioning duct leakage testing, and other testing that may be required during the first fix works and advise the Project Manager accordingly.
• On a spot basis, witness mechanical system final testing and commissioning.
• Review and comment on Contractor's testing and commissioning results and advise the Project Manager accordingly.
• Prepare an ongoing list of mechanical services defects for contractor's remedial action.
• Undertake final project snagging and prepare a list of defects for Contractor's action.
• Attend project, site progress, and any mechanical services-related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.