HVAC ENGINEER FOR KSA

DAAD Global LLC is looking for a skilled HVAC Engineer to lead the execution of HVAC projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will oversee projects from design review through to testing, commissioning, and handover. This role involves managing technical submittals, coordinating with consultants and clients, controlling site execution, and monitoring costs to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications. The position requires both site and office presence.

Key Responsibilities

Design Review & Engineering:
- Review HVAC drawings, specifications, and BOQs at the start of each project.
- Verify heat load calculations, equipment selection, and duct/pipe sizing using AutoCAD.
- Prepare value-engineering proposals and suggest alternative equipment options.
- Identify design gaps and clashes prior to execution.

Technical Submittals & Approvals:
- Prepare material submittals, technical data sheets, and compliance statements.
- Develop and coordinate shop drawings and as-built drawings.
- Address and close out consultant comments efficiently.
- Maintain a live submittal log to track approval status.

Procurement Support:
- Prepare material take-offs and purchase requests.
- Evaluate supplier quotations from both technical and commercial perspectives.
- Coordinate with suppliers for VRF, chillers, packaged units, ducting, and insulation materials.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials that meet approved specifications.

Site Execution & Coordination:
- Plan project execution and set weekly work targets for the HVAC Supervisor.
- Coordinate activities with civil, electrical, and plumbing trades.
- Conduct site inspections and raise inspection requests with the consultant.
- Manage variations and document all site instructions thoroughly.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover:
- Supervise pressure testing, vacuum testing, air balancing, and system commissioning.
- Prepare testing and commissioning reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and handover documents.
- Coordinate snag closure and facilitate final acceptance.

Cost & Progress Reporting:
- Prepare monthly progress reports and progress invoices.
- Monitor actual costs against budgets and highlight any overruns early.
- Submit weekly structured reports to management.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HVAC project execution.
- Practical experience with VRF, split/ducted, packaged, and chilled water systems.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE and SMACNA standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Performance KPIs
- Achieve a submittal first-time approval rate of 80% or higher.
- Ensure project milestones are met on schedule at least 90% of the time.
- Maintain material wastage and rework below 3% of project cost.
- Submit monthly invoices on time with 100% compliance.
- Maintain 100% compliance with weekly reporting requirements.
- Achieve zero major non-conformance reports from consultants.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging HVAC projects within a dynamic environment, contributing directly to the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. Candidates with a strong technical background and proven project execution skills are encouraged to apply.