Senior Project Engineering Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution and delivery of engineering projects in a client-focused environment.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality and schedule adherence, while maintaining strong client relationships. Responsibilities include developing project procedures, serving as the main communications focal point, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering with 15–20 years of experience in design engineering.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering to client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall execution and delivery of engineering projects.
• Act as the focal point for project communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor progress against plans and budgets, ensuring timely deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems and contractual requirements.
• Build long-term client relationships and manage change and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Budgeting

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PPM

PEP

Job description

Your impact

Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the overall execution and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project objectives, quality standards, budget constraints, and schedule commitments. The role provides leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, serves as the primary communication channel between stakeholders, and drives successful project outcomes through effective planning, coordination, risk management, quality assurance, and client relationship management. The position oversees project procedures, execution strategies, resource utilization, change management, technical compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring timely completion of engineering deliverables and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

I

• Develop, update, and maintain the Project Procedures Manual (PPM) and Project Execution Plan (PEP).


• Act as the designated focal point for project communications and stakeholder engagement.


• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining strong client alignment.


• Ensure project scope is executed in accordance with the approved PEP and contractual requirements.


• Monitor and drive the timely completion of engineering designs, requisitions, and project deliverables.


• Ensure adherence to departmental procedures, discipline-specific work instructions, and quality management systems.


• Track project progress, resource utilization, and work-hour performance against approved plans.


• Manage project budgets and support achievement of financial objectives, including cash flow management.


• Build and maintain long-term client relationships by proactively addressing feedback and resolving concerns.


• Review client specifications and technical requirements, ensuring agreement on the basis of design.


• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions to facilitate project execution and decision‑making.


• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, processes, systems, and overall delivery effectiveness.

Here’s what you’ll need

• A degree in any engineering discipline preferably Process/ Mechanical Engineering Discipline with 15 to 20 years of experience in Design Engineering

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation.

• Jacobs flexible working arrangements


• extended leave options


• a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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