Please find below the proposed scope of services for the Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer:
- Review all Vertical Transportation (Lift) documentation, including Pre-Qualification Submittals, Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Method Statements, Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and Site Inspection Requests (SIRs).
- Ensure that all submittals comply with the project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and local authority requirements.
- Provide technical reviews, comments, and recommendations to facilitate timely approval and implementation of the Vertical Transportation systems.
- Coordinate with the Contractor regarding procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for all lift and vertical transportation systems.
- Review and witness factory inspections, material deliveries, site installations, testing, and commissioning works as required.
- Monitor the progress of Vertical Transportation works and identify any technical or schedule-related issues.
- Coordinate and facilitate all required third-party inspections, certifications, and approvals.
- Liaise with the relevant local authorities to ensure compliance and obtain all necessary approvals, permits, and clearances.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical support to the supervision team on all Vertical Transportation-related matters.
- Review and verify operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documentation prior to project completion.
The proposed Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer should meet the following minimum qualification and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, review, installation, testing, and commissioning of Vertical Transportation Systems (elevators, escalators, and specialized lifting systems).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a consultant/site supervision role on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise developments.
- Thorough knowledge of international standards and codes related to Vertical Transportation Systems, including EN, ISO, ASME, and local authority requirements.
- Proven experience in reviewing and approving pre-qualification documents, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, MIRs, and SIRs.
- Experience in witnessing factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures.
- Familiarity with authority approval processes and coordination with relevant stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies.
- Strong technical, communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
- UAE project experience is highly desirable.