Engineering Manager

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Project Overview:

This role supports a major aviation capital programme delivered within a live operational airport environment, with a focus on regulatory, statutory and consent assurance during the construction phase.

Several major capital program projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently. Following project award, dedicated project teams will be formed, and the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) will be assigned to lead a single team.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) will lead the development and execution of these capital works projects. In this role, you will be responsible for team leadership and technical quality. You will utilize individual technical knowledge to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate the technical engineering aspects for complex projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and will own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget.

Major Responsibilities:

Level I:

• Responsible for multiple projects in development or medium to large sized projects in execution.
• Possesses full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments
• Participates in project planning prior to proposals to provide technical guidance in the engineering and construction review of proposals
• Develop resource loaded schedules for engineering in support of project milestones
• Develop staffing plans /schedules and ensure work assignments support project milestones
• Direct execution and documentation of engineering work scope (criteria development, study completion, design development, procurement support, construction support and commissioning/startup support)
• Extensive knowledge of Engineering precedents, the principles and practices of related technical areas and of coordinating work with other departments
• Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of engineering techniques
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment or works.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• Provides input to and owns the engineering elements of a project capital estimate (proposals and execution) quantities and budgets
• Reviews major changes or deviations in project scope, project material quantities, budget or schedule, and assists particularly with defining the change, obtaining accurate estimates of the hours involved, and recommending budget adjustment
• Ensures Engineering efforts with Project Manager, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning/Startup, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) and Project Controls are coordinated
• Directs the preparation of project studies, reports, forecasts, special engineering reports and plant data book
• Check and ensure Engineering Quality Design of independent engineering firms that are carrying out the detailed engineering design.
• Perform technical reviews of contractors, shop drawings, product data, material samples, etc.

Level II:

• Oversees multiple Project Engineers or PEM who are leading projects during development or execution. Alternatively, leads engineering teams for large, complex combined cycle projects with minimal oversight required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level I: 

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience. Recent experience on Bechtel capital program projects desired.

Level II:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 20+ years of relevant work experience. Recent experience as PE or PEM on Bechtel capital program projects desired.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Level I:

• Professional Engineering License or Chartered Engineer Degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant engineering plus membership of an appropriate professional body
• Experience in leading multi-discipline high performing engineering teams
• Experience in collaboratively working within an integrated cross-functional team
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and requirements to ensure high-quality design is developed aligned with Contract requirements
• Understands the application of Engineering Department Procedures, relevant Bechtel design guides. Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials
• Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved
• Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to engineering

Level II:

• Ability to confidently present to senior management, clients, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage project risk profile

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