Senior Engineering Manager - Design

JASARA PMC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager for Engineering Management. The successful candidate will lead engineering strategies and deliverables, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 15 years of engineering experience, with strong leadership and negotiation skills. GCC experience is preferred for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years senior/director experience.
• 6 years of experience in Engineering Project Management or equivalent leadership roles.
• GCC experience is preferred.
• Developer experience in project management is necessary.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage engineering strategies and plans.
• Drive project engineering success and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare scopes of work and provide engineering support.

Skills

Proven track record of leading engineering projects

Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues

Ability to negotiate efficiently

Strong leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent knowledge of concept strategies

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Innovative solution development

Job description

The Senior Manager – Engineering Management will ensure the development of effective strategies, engineering management plans, engineering activities schedule (including critical and strategic milestones), risk identification and mitigation plans, resource strategy, forecast resource plans, stakeholder management plan, communication plan, report preparation & presentation and compliance with applicable Neom standards & practices reporting plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, implement and manage the engineering strategies, engineering management plan, engineering deliverables schedule, risk management plan, stakeholder management plan, communication plan, reporting plan, needed to meet the requirements of the project.
• Providing engineering work output, expertise and guidance to ensure project engineering outcomes are effectively delivered in support of the Project Manager/Director.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Neom codes, standards and practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, including project managers, architects, consultants, and contractors, to achieve the projects outcomes and objectives.
• Drive project engineering success, foster innovation, and ensure fit-for-purpose engineering solutions are identified and delivered.
• Monitoring and reporting the progress of all engineering activities in relation to the project in accordance with management requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, evaluate technical proposals for related engineering services or construction works.
• Provide all necessary engineering support.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage team performance and project outcomes.
• Assured engineering outcomes aligned to project objectives.
• Plan and oversee the execution of projects engineering activities in order to meet timelines, budget, and quality including applicable standards.
• Strategic risk management for the area they are responsible for.
• Managing resources effectively including resources allocation, and procurement.

Essential skills

• Proven track record of leading engineering projects and/or an office for a major contractor, consultant and/or developer delivering significant of work.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to negotiate efficiently and effectively.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and coordinating multiple teams across the various stages of a project’s lifecycle.
• Ability to be a team player that motivates and educates other team members and comprehends complex, technical subjects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Excellent knowledge of, and conversant with, development of concept strategies, development programs and business cases for large building projects.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to ensure successful project execution.

Experience

• Over 15 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years senior/director engineering experience.
• 6 years of experience gained in Engineering Project Management or equivalent leadership roles.
• GCC experience
• Developer experienceProject Management experience
• Multi-disciplinary project leadership experience as a designer working with world-class architectural designers on iconic projects