Engineering Department Manager

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Jeddah is seeking a strategic leader for the engineering function on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate has over 25 years of experience in engineering management, particularly in the hospitality sector. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering activities, ensuring compliance with designs, and mentoring engineering teams. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication skills, offering an opportunity to drive engineering excellence in significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 25 years of experience in engineering management roles.
• Experience on large-scale hospitality projects within the PMC sector.
• Familiarity with international building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the engineering function.
• Ensure that engineering designs meet project requirements.
• Oversee planning, design, and coordination of engineering activities.
• Conduct regular reviews and inspections of engineering designs.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Technical expertise in engineering design

Project management

Effective communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Professional engineering license or certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the engineering function on large-scale projects.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure project success.
• Oversee the planning, design, and coordination of engineering activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Ensure that engineering designs meet project requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and other stakeholders to integrate engineering designs with architectural and structural plans.
• Resolve technical conflicts and ensure seamless coordination among engineering disciplines.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and procedures for engineering activities.
• Conduct regular reviews and inspections to verify the accuracy and compliance of engineering designs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to engineering design and implementation.
• Develop risk management plans and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Provide technical support and guidance during the construction phase, addressing engineering-related queries and issues.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to address engineering requirements.
• Communicate engineering information effectively to stakeholders, including design updates, technical recommendations, and risk assessments.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical guidance, training, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture focused on achieving engineering excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in engineering management roles on large-scale hospitality projects within the PMC sector.
• Strong technical expertise in engineering design principles, methodologies, and standards.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools for design and coordination.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional engineering license or certification.
• Experience working on hospitality projects of varying scales and complexity.
• Familiarity with international building codes, standards, and regulations.