
Engineering Department Manager
- Jeddah, Makkah
- SAR 62,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the engineering function on large-scale projects.
- Develop and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure project success.
- Oversee the planning, design, and coordination of engineering activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
- Ensure that engineering designs meet project requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, and other stakeholders to integrate engineering designs with architectural and structural plans.
- Resolve technical conflicts and ensure seamless coordination among engineering disciplines.
- Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and procedures for engineering activities.
- Conduct regular reviews and inspections to verify the accuracy and compliance of engineering designs.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to engineering design and implementation.
- Develop risk management plans and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
- Provide technical support and guidance during the construction phase, addressing engineering-related queries and issues.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to address engineering requirements.
- Communicate engineering information effectively to stakeholders, including design updates, technical recommendations, and risk assessments.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical guidance, training, and support.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture focused on achieving engineering excellence.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
- Minimum of 25 years of experience in engineering management roles on large-scale hospitality projects within the PMC sector.
- Strong technical expertise in engineering design principles, methodologies, and standards.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools for design and coordination.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional engineering license or certification.
- Experience working on hospitality projects of varying scales and complexity.
- Familiarity with international building codes, standards, and regulations.