Handover Defects Manager
Al Ashram Contracting · Dubai, UAE
Tailor my CV for this job — free- Coordinate with UAE regulatory authorities where required, including Dubai Municipality (DM), DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), RTA, DDA, Nakheel, Trakhees, or other relevant authorities depending on the project location.
- Ensure rectification works comply with local authority regulations, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, and applicable building codes.
- Support obtaining final authority approvals related to completed rectification works where applicable.
- Manage post-handover activities between the Project Team and Facilities Management Team.
- Coordinate Final Snagging, Pre-Handover, Initial Handover, Practical Completion, and Final Completion inspections.
- Assist in achieving successful issuance of the Taking Over Certificate (TOC) and Final Completion Certificate (FCC).
- Ensure all Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, warranties, spare parts, training records, and as-built drawings have been submitted and accepted.
- Monitor contractor performance against contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Escalate unresolved defects to senior management and recommend contractual remedies where necessary.
- Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams regarding retention release linked to DLP completion.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience within the UAE or GCC construction industry.
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing Defects Liability Period, project handover facilities transition.
- Previous experience as a Mechanical/Electrical Site Engineer on large-scale building projects.
- Experience with consultants, developers, or Tier-1 contractors is highly preferred.
- FIDIC Contracts, UAE Building Codes, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code
- Authority approval processes, Building commissioning
- Testing & Commissioning (T&C), Preventive and Corrective Maintenance principles
- Building Management Systems (BMS) , Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Systems
- HVAC Systems, LV & ELV Systems, Plumbing & Drainage
- Chilled Water Systems, Lift & Escalator Systems, Generator Systems
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2, NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely , OSHA Construction Safety
- Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) – advantageous
- Flexible to attend emergency call-outs related to critical building defects when required.