Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Wood is presently looking to hire a Project Engineering Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. Below are more details about this position.
Job Objective:
Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.

Responsibilities

Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:

Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work
Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
Undertaking the role of process owner
Driving safety by design
Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation

Driving technical assurance:

Continuous promotion of corporate / client specific procedures
Assist in incident investigations as required
Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery
Roll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the business
Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team
Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned
Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities
Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities
Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team:

Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements
Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract
Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning
Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people

Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities:

Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects
Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project
Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively
Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors integration of work
Reviews technical concepts of major projects
Personally participates in solving difficult technical problems
Resolves conflicts that are complex and manages divergent audience
Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
Resolves issues which are non-recurring and occasionally novel
Carries responsibility for resolution of major problems for the engineering segment
Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects / contracts as required
Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilization

Undertaking the role of process owner

Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
Directs the application of existing principles and the development of new polices and strategies aligned with OU, BU and Corporate objectives
Conduit for regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments

Qualifications

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Engineering degree in any discipline
Minimum 20 years’ experience
Minimum 5 years recent experience as an Engineering Manager on major Gas processing projects
Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position
Typically requires several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety · Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function
Capable of representing business and client to business associates in a professional manner
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization
Skilled in forecast planning for people resources
Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication and management including performance management
Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence
Good knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation
Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise
Expert in Engineering excellence
Able to carry out audit and incident investigations Good Project management skills
Skilled in mediation and dispute resolution
Financial and commercial awareness

Personal Attributes

Role models company values, behaviors and ethics, and promotes same in others
Significant persuasion and influencing skills
Awareness, respect and the ability to reconcile cultural diversity
Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.