Engineering Manager (E1-3)

Hill International, Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager with extensive experience in managing mega projects. This role involves overseeing design consultants, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and leading diverse teams to achieve project goals. You will be responsible for stakeholder management, risk assessment, and effective communication across various levels. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership and strategic planning skills will be essential for driving project success and delivering high-quality results. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mega projects with overall responsibility.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor design consultants for correctness and compliance.
• Manage Senior Discipline Engineers regarding design aspects.
• Coordinate with regional office for technical support.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Planning

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the performance of the Design Consultant(s) to ensure the design 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 Client's approval.
• Attend all meetings with Design Consultant(s), their sub-consultants and Client's meetings.
• Review project design strategy and make recommendations to the client.
• Suggest alternative materials/systems to improve process design, future maintenance, and construction cost.
• Assist in preparing a questionnaire for the pre-qualification of design consultants and building contractors and assist in carrying out the pre-qualification and recommending a list of bidders.
• Assist, monitor, and ensure timely submittals of all documents from the Design Consultant(s) to all government departments until obtaining the final permits necessary to proceed with the works until final completion.
• Coordinate with the regional/home office to obtain the required technical support to ensure correctness and completeness of the design.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in comprehensive mega projects; job role includes taking overall responsibility for Program Manager on mega projects.
• Leading and motivating teams; Program managers must be able to effectively lead and motivate teams of diverse individuals to achieve common goals. This requires strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and executing projects; program managers oversee the planning and execution of multiple projects within a program. This involves defining project goals, establishing timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress.
• Managing risks and issues; program managers must identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact the program's success. This requires strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Stakeholder management; program managers interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including executives, project managers, team members, and customers. They must effectively manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns, and maintain clear communication channels.
• Program managers must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders. They should be able to articulate complex concepts clearly, provide concise updates, and actively listen to feedback.
• Lead and motivate teams, set clear expectations, and provide constructive feedback. They inspire confidence and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during program execution. They analyze problems from multiple perspectives, develop creative solutions, and implement effective strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. They prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain clear documentation.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, 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.