Department Manager - Engineering Interface

Hill International; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consulting firm is seeking a skilled Department Manager - Engineering Interface to join their team in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The role demands significant project management expertise in water and wastewater, with at least 20 years' experience. The selected candidate will oversee engineering coordination, manage design consultants, and ensure project compliance. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years' experience in water and wastewater projects design and engineering works.
• Minimum 5 years' experience from western countries.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater master plan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering interface between departments.
• Coordinate design teams with project delivery schedules.
• Monitor Design Consultant performance and compliance.
• Manage Senior Discipline Engineers regarding design aspects.
• Ensure timely submissions of documents for government permits.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor / Master of Engineering

Job description

Company Overview:

Hill International is a global construction consulting firm that provides program and project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in various industries, including government, education, healthcare, and transportation. With over 4,500 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill International has a proven track record of delivering successful projects for clients around the world.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Department Manager - Engineering Interface (E1) to join our team in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The Department Manager will be responsible for overseeing the engineering interface between various departments and ensuring the successful coordination and integration of engineering activities within the organization.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• The responsibility covers all the necessary interfaces and coordination of the design and engineering works managed to ensure the alignment of the scope and schedule of all projects.
• Coordinate with the Technical Design teams to ensure the alignment of their design delivery schedule is aligned with a master schedule of project delivery.
• Monitor the performance of the Design Consultant(s) to ensure the Design's correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work requirements.
• Control and manage Senior Discipline Engineers of the Project Management Team with respect to Design aspects.
• Evaluate and endorse variation orders/concession requests submitted by the Design Consultant(s) for the Client's approval.
• Attend all meetings with the Design Consultant(s), his sub-consultants and Client's Meetings.
• Review project design strategy and make recommendations to the client.
• Assist, monitor, and ensure timely submissions of all documents from the Design Consultant(s) to all government departments until obtaining the final permits necessary to proceed with the works until completion.
• Ensure that the consultant delivers tender documents as per the tendering plan.
• Provide necessary project input data to the technical design consultants.
• Regularly update the technical department on future project requirements.
• Development and rectification of department operating structure [Org. Chart, Roles, Responsibilities] as well tools to be deployed [software, apply Intl best practice].
• Informs themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, as well as manuals and procedures within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor / Master of Engineering or from western accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in water and wastewater projects design and engineering works and project management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience from western countries.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater master plan.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience in working with or management engineering consultants works.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced engineering professional looking for an exciting new opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the Department Manager - Engineering Interface (E1) position at Hill International. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. Join our team and be a part of our success in delivering world-class projects for our clients.