Network Engineer

Full Time

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

Job Role:
Leading the implementation team in delivering the site supervision of the implementation of a pre-defined design encompassing IT, ELV, and AV infrastructure projects and assisting the project manager, working along with various internal & external project stakeholders in delivering the multiple projects until handover. The Project Engineer focuses on implementing a previously designed system at the customer location, under the direction of the Project Manager, based on the contract. Has a supervisory role over Project onsite team, as dictated by the project and scope.

Job Responsibility:

Validate & check design plans, drawings, quantities, and calculation accuracy to ensure design compatibility during construction work.

Participation in design review meetings and workshops, providing input where possible, and coordinating with relevant teams for change management.

Guiding Designer / Draftsman for preparing shop drawings, cable routing plans, installation drawings, wiring drawings, cable schedules, etc. as needed for the project.

Acting as the technical adviser, providing guidance and advice to the installation & commissioning team, subcontractors, and operatives. Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Assure that the implementation complies with drawings, specifications, and quality standards—adherence to the Corporate and Project Quality & H&S Management Systems.

Inventory management; Liaise with the relevant team for material delivery to the site and maintain orderly records of issued & balance materials.

Active participation & supervision of testing & commissioning activities.

Able to generate variations and new requirements at the project site and coordinate with the sales/presales department to submit proposals.

Project reporting to line manager for site progress and encountered problems for assistance and guidance.

Assist in the estimation, preparation & submission of project claims.

Planning the work and efficiently organizing site facilities to meet agreed deadlines.

Perform basic and detailed implementation of an ICT/ELV/AV project at the customer’s location;

Day-to-day site management, including supervising and monitoring the internal & outsourced site workforce.

Liaison, coordination, site visits, meetings with clients, subcontractors, planners, QS, consultants, authorities, and other departments/entities as needed to ensure timely & integrated execution of projects.

Review, provide input & manage project documentation throughout the project life cycle, including all correspondences, submittal, drawings, method statements, inspection documentation, O&M manuals, etc.And ensure a safe archive of project data at all times.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of networks, Installation, T&C & ICT/ELV/AV system integration should be good.

Experience in basic network implementation, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting is necessary.

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsive to changing demands.

Experience in construction management

Good knowledge of Project execution processes

Good knowledge of local code of practice and International Standards for design implementation

Job-Specific Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience in installation/construction activities and worked in the construction environment.

Hands-on experience in commissioning various ICT/ELV/AV systems.

Technical training/certifications in leading ICT/ELV/AV Systems.

Expert knowledge of ICT/ELV/AV industry standards, practices, techniques, procedures, codes, and regulations.

Possess knowledge of QS & QC processes.

Behavioral Competencies :

Job Ethic

Meeting standard

Commitment to job

Attitude towards honesty

Client Relationship Management.

Excellent time management.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals.

Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and schedule work.
Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in using MS Office.
UAE Driving License.
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (IT/Communication/Electricals/Engineering/Similar).

Minimum Experience:
3-5 years of relevant work experience in ICT/ELV project implementation, including Structured cabling, ICT, ELV, Security, AV, etc