Building Construction Engineer

Company Overview

Active Fire, established since 2001, is a leading total solutions provider for planning, designing, and implementing turnkey fire protection systems. We deliver end-to-end services from design to maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance with local and international standards.

Job Summary

Lead and manage fire protection system installation projects, coordinating teams and stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions from concept through completion for world-class clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage a team of supervisors to implement fire protection system installations across all project phases including concept, design development, contract documentation, authority submissions, site management, testing, and commissioning
• Supervise on-site work and coordinate with main contractors, subcontractors, site supervisors, foremen, and workers to ensure smooth project execution
• Attend and contribute to meetings with owners, consultants, and main contractors to align project operations and coordination
• Report project progress and issues directly to the Project Director to support overall project management
• Apply technical knowledge to support installation and compliance of fire alarm, sprinkler, hosereel, hydrant, rising main, emergency communication, and gas systems
• Manage project timelines and resources to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Foster effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal collaboration among project teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and self-motivation to drive project success and continuous learning

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Possess a Professional Certificate/NiTEC, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering or equivalent, preferably in Electrical/Electronic, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• 1-3 years of relevant working experience in fire protection or related engineering fields
• Strong technical fundamentals related to fire protection systems
• Proficient in English and computer literacy to support project documentation and communication
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Enthusiastic, fast learner with a proactive and independent work approach