Marble Project engineer - Dubai

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. Technical Design & Estimation · Shop Drawing Review: Verifying technical drawings to ensure marble patterns (veining), joints, and thickness align with architectural intent. · Cutting Lists: Preparing detailed "cutting lists" for the factory to minimize wastage of expensive sla ...

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. Technical Design & Estimation

Shop Drawing Review: Verifying technical drawings to ensure marble patterns (veining), joints, and thickness align with architectural intent.
Cutting Lists: Preparing detailed "cutting lists" for the factory to minimize wastage of expensive slabs.
Material Take-offs (BOQ): Calculating the exact quantities of marble, granite, or engineered stone required for flooring, wall cladding, or vanity tops.
Fixing Systems: Determining the appropriate installation method (e.g., wet-fix with mortar vs. dry-fix with mechanical anchors for heavy facades).
Site Coordination & Supervision
Site Measurements: Taking physical "as-built" dimensions on-site before fabrication to ensure the stone fits perfectly.
Subcontractor Management: Supervising masons and specialist installers to ensure they follow the approved layout and leveling standards.
Dry-Lay Inspections: Organizing "dry-lays" (arranging marble pieces on the floor before fixing) to get client approval on color blending and vein matching.
Factory & Procurement Liaison
Material Selection: Visiting quarries or warehouses to inspect and approve raw slabs for quality, cracks, or color variations.
Fabrication Monitoring: Coordinating with the factory team to track the progress of water-jet cutting, polishing, and edge detailing (mitered joints, bullnose, etc.).
Logistics: Ensuring stone is packed securely (using A-frames or crates) to prevent breakage during transit to the site.
Quality Control (QA/QC)
Visual Inspection: Checking for natural defects like "vugs" (holes), fill-work quality, and consistency in stone "shades."
Tolerance Checks: Ensuring that joint widths and surface flatness meet strict luxury standards (often within $1\text{mm}$ to $2\text{mm}$ tolerances).
Protection Management: Overseeing the post-installation protection of marble to prevent staining or chipping during the rest of the construction phase.
Documentation & Project Controls
Progress Reporting: Documenting daily installation rates and reporting delays to the Project Manager.
Snagging & Handover: Identifying and fixing "snags" (e.g., uneven tiles or dull spots) before final handover to the client.
RFI Management: Raising "Requests for Information" when site conditions conflict with original stone designs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Requirements:
Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Experience: Hands-on experience in marble/stone installation (flooring, cladding, vanities).
Skills: Ability to read shop drawings, manage site tolerances, and lead on-site teams.
Focus: Quality control, site safety, and technical problem-solving.

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