HVAC & Sprinkler Package Owner

Who we are

PM Group is an international project delivery company operating across Europe, the USA and Asia. We provide project management, process design, facility design, construction management, and commissioning and qualification services for our leading multinational clients.

In addition to managing large-scale one-off projects, at PM Group we also provide a Managed Service for capital projects to a growing number of clients.

At present, we are looking for an Mechanical HVAC Engineer to join the site based construction services team, managing the HVAC & Sprinkler Package, on a large scale pharma project based in the Geel region.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working with multi-discipline Engineering\Design, Project Management and Construction Management teams.

• Safety

  • First Priority is the Safety & Health of all persons working on or visiting the site.
  • Actively promotes compliance with the Construction Safety & Health Plan and Environmental Management plans. Intervenes directly if any unsafe situations or practices are observed. Interacts with and coaches the workforce in the application of best safety practices.
  • Complete a minimum of five SOR’s and three SPA audits each week.
  • Participate in the weekly safety audits as require by the rota.
  • Participate in the weekly safety meeting.
  • In conjunction with the Construction Superintendent and EHS team, reviews contractors’ method statements, SPAs, Permit applications and provides feedback to ensure all risks have been assessed and appropriate control measures put in place to execute the works safely.
  • Participates in weekly Safety/Co-ordination meetings.
  • Ensure work is coordinated with the commissioning team during the turnover phase.

  Scope

  • Be fully familiar with the contract scope, technical documentation package, contract price details and fabrication/supply/construction programme.

  Coordination

  • Monitors the day-to-day site activities of the Contractors, to ensure they complete their contracts in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and documentation. Is fully informed on planned activities, work methods and resources.
  • Run and minute the contractor weekly meeting. Review and reply where necessary to contractor weekly reports.
  • Participate in 4-week look-ahead meeting and ensure contractors planned work is fully communicate and coordinated with others.
  • Works closely with other CMT personnel to ensure that interfaces between contractors (co-activity) is well coordinated and that all stakeholders are fully informed.
  • Participates in morning planning meeting at workface (‘Whiteboard meetings’).
  • Participates in weekly Coordination Meetings.
  
  

  Quality

  • Monitors the implementation of the Contractors’ Quality plan; carries out daily inspections of the works to ensure the required standards are achieved; witnesses any tests or inspections required under the Inspection and Test Plan.
  • Keeps the CM & QA/QC manager informed on all quality matters; advises QA/QC manager of any potential deviations from the IFC documentation and ensures that only approved changes are implemented.
  • Track and reviews all contractors’ technical RFI’s, submittals, purchases, etc., and refers to QA/QC manager or Field Engineering team for input / resolution / approvals.
  • Ensure First of Kind (FOK) register is in place and the FOK are approved.
  • Ensure Sample List is in place and all required samples are approved.
  • Complete a minimum of one specific inspection daily and record in the QIR report.
  • Liaise with Construction Superintendent and material Controller on free-issue Equipment deliveries, receipt and inspections.
  • In conjunction with the QA/QC/Turnover Manager, reviews and approves test packs; provides information to the database controller so that status reports are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Participates in system walkdowns, punch-list management, construction close-out and turnover of systems to client and/or the C&Q team.
  • Reviews contractors red-line mark-ups for completeness and accuracy.
  • Maintains all documentation Project filing requirements.
  • Ensure construction IFC’s are Red-Lined showing progress achieved and accuracy of installation.
  • Expedites the close out of punchlists.

  Commercial

  • Be familiar with the contents of the contract, pricing agreement and scope of work.
  • Advises Construction Superintendent and Contracts Manager in relation to any field variations, scope changes or potential additional costs.
  • Ensures that any correspondence received from contractors which may have a contractual significance (e.g. cost, quality, schedule) is copied to the Construction Manager, Area Owner and Contracts Manager.
  • Reviews any claims, extra costs against the contract scope and advises the contract administrator for the package.
  • Tracks the contractor manpower loading, sequence of working, coordination plan to determine if the contract is working efficiently on the contract and provides feedback to the contract administrator.

  On larger projects, a discipline supervisor may be employed to fulfil some of these roles primarily to carry out the field work. In such cases, there needs to be a clear allocation of the roles but the Package Owner will have the overall responsibility for the package.

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical HVAC Engineering or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of formal experience in heavy industrial engineering design.
• Chartered or working towards same.
• Ideally you will have experience working on industrial, pharma or mission critical facilities.
• Ideally the Engineer will have experience in working in both 2D CAD and 3D Revit / Cadworks design projects.
• Demonstrable advanced design experience in the complete suite of mechanical / building services. Particularly the following system types:
  • Chilled Water / Process Chilled Water generation & distribution
  • Low Pressure Hot water generation and distribution
  • Steam & Condensate generation and distribution systems
  • Mains, Hot and Cold Water
  • HVAC AHU’s and distribution Systems
  • Process Exhaust Systems
  • Process Compressed Air generation & Distribution
  • Process and Lab Gas systems storage and distribution
• Advanced knowledge of all applicable mechanical engineering codes, standards and acceptable industry practices.
• Commercially aware and have ability to undertake value engineering activities and implement new technologies where they are implemented to provide costs effective solutions for our clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents.
• Professional approach and demeanour.
• A strong ethical approach to safety, quality, environmental protection and business.
• Good knowledge of German is an advantage.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2022.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.