Purpose & Scope of Position
The Engineering Manager (EM) is responsible for engineering and design matters on the project and assists the project manager. The EM will fulfill three main roles during the execution of a project: Manager, Technical Leader, and Communicator. The EM is responsible for scope definition, managing planning, resourcing, and scheduling all engineering-related activities. Additionally, the EM provides technical leadership, integrates the disciplines, and resolves issues. The EM is responsible for delivering all technical deliverables to achieve the project objectives within the specified time frame and budget.
Experience
- Typically 12-15 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary environment on major projects
- Typically 3 years of experience in managing design engineering teams working on major projects
Qualification
- Postgraduate or graduate in an engineering discipline
- Registration as a professional engineer with the governing authority (preferable)
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the scope of work is developed, and an effective change management system is in place.
- Provide input into the monthly progress report concerning design progress, issues of concern, and recommended changes if required to achieve overall objectives.
- Contribute to the development of the project execution plan in collaboration with the project leadership team, and allocate roles and responsibilities.
- Maintain contact with client management at key milestones/tollgates throughout the project to ensure engineering deliverables meet client requirements.
- Direct and review engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory, and appropriate technical personnel development programs are conducted.
- Involve specialist expertise from within TCE or externally as necessary. Work with Technology Organization and DHs for mandatory reviews.
- Raise safety awareness and ensure design-for-safety principles are applied to the projects.
- Ensure that engineering risk assessments are carried out, and all identified issues are addressed.
- Arrange and facilitate design reviews and participate in engineering and management reviews as required.
- Coordinate quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities. Instigate corrective actions as required.
- Cooperate with TCE engineering practices of other BUs as directed, especially regarding the sharing of available expertise.
- Ensure the timely availability of inter-disciplinary data, integration of the same, and resolution of any issues and challenges.
- Obtain regular feedback from customers and take appropriate action.
- Document value additions and best practices and ensure communication of the same to other project teams and leadership.
- Recommend rewards and recognition for exemplary performance from project resources.
