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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