
Manager - Tunnel Ventilation Systems
- الرياض
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Lead the engineering design review and development of tunnel ventilation systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements and international standards (NFPA, ASHRAE, etc.).
- Manage the full lifecycle of tunnel ventilation systems including procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of ventilation systems with station and tunnel designs.
- Develop and oversee safety protocols for smoke extraction, emergency ventilation, and passenger protection during incidents.
- Establish operational strategies for ventilation performance monitoring, maintenance planning, and energy optimization.
- Review and approve contractor deliverables including design documents, method statements, risk assessments, and quality plans.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve project milestones.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and performance management for the tunnel ventilation team.
- Prepare progress reports, technical evaluations, and recommendations for management decision-making.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (master's preferred).
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience in design, installation, or management of tunnel ventilation systems within metro, rail, or large infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of fire life safety systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, and ventilation performance analysis.
- Proven track record in managing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Familiarity with international standards and codes (NFPA 130, BS, EN standards).
- Excellent project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Technical expertise in mechanical ventilation and smoke control systems. •Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Risk management and safety compliance focus.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and coordination.
- Analytical and detail-oriented approach to engineering challenges.