Engineering Manager

Job description

Position Details Position Title

• Project Engineering Manager Location: Abu Dhabi / Engineering Centers (India/UAE)

Reporting To

Project Director Functional Reporting: Engineering Director / Corporate Engineering Head Direct Reports: Discipline Engineering Managers (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process) Engineering Coordinators Design & Document Control Team

Role Purpose

• To lead and manage the entire engineering function of the project, ensuring: Timely delivery of all engineering deliverables Full compliance with technical specifications and standards Seamless integration across disciplines and project phases Alignment of engineering outputs with procurement, fabrication, and construction requirements
• Detailed

Key Responsibilities

3.1 Engineering Strategy & Planning Develop and implement the Engineering Execution Plan (EEP)

Define

Engineering work breakdown structure (WBS) Deliverable schedule aligned with project milestones

• Establish engineering resource plan and staffing 3.2 Engineering Delivery Management
• Ensure timely preparation, review, and approval of: Design calculations Drawings and specifications Datasheets and material requisitions
• Monitor engineering progress against: Level 2 / Level 3 schedules
• Ensure adherence to engineering KPIs and milestones 3.3 Multi-discipline Coordination
• Lead coordination across: Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation disciplines Resolve: Interdisciplinary design conflicts Interface issues between systems
• Ensure consistency and integration of design outputs 3.4 Engineering Quality Assurance
• Ensure compliance with: Project Quality Plan Customer standards International codes (ASME, API, ISO, IEC)

Conduct

Design reviews Independent checking and verification Ensure “ Right First Time ” design philosophy 3.5 Procurement Engineering Support Ensure timely issuance of: Material Requisitions (MRs)

Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs)

• Support procurement in: Vendor selection and approvals
• Review vendor drawings and documents 3.6 Construction & Fabrication Support
• Ensure engineering deliverables support: Fabrication sequences Construction methodologies Resolve: Site queries (Field Engineering Queries – FEQs) Technical issues during fabrication
• Provide site engineering support during execution 3.7 Offshore Installation & Commissioning Support
• Support engineering requirements for: Load-out and installation Hook-up and commissioning
• Ensure readiness of: System documentation Red-line markups and as-built updates 3.8 Interface Management (Critical for Mega Projects)

Identify and manage engineering interfaces across

Internal disciplines External contractors and packages Coordinate with Interface Manager for: Interface resolution and tracking Ensure engineering deliverables align with interface requirements 3.9 Schedule Integration & Project Controls Coordinate with Planning Manager for: Engineering schedule development and updates Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with: Procurement timelines Fabrication milestones Monitor engineering impact on critical path and LD milestones 3.10 Change Management & Technical Governance Manage engineering changes through: Formal change control processes Evaluate impact of changes on: Cost Schedule Technical integrity Support Contracts Manager in: Technical inputs for variations and claims 3.11 Risk Management (Engineering Risks)

Identify and manage engineering-related risks such as: Design changes Late deliverables Technical uncertainties Support Risk Manager in: Risk assessments and mitigation planning 3.12 Digital Engineering & Systems Implement and manage: Engineering management systems EDMS (Aconex or similar)

• Support digital initiatives such as: 3D modeling / BIM Smart plant systems
• Ensure document control and revision tracking 3.13 Client & Stakeholder Interface Interface with: Client engineering teams Lead: Design reviews and workshops
• Ensure timely incorporation of client comments and approvals 3.14 Team Leadership & Resource Management
• Lead and manage multi-location engineering teams Ensure: Adequate staffing and competency Performance monitoring and development
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Process)
• Master’s Degree (preferred) 20–25+ years of experience in EPC Oil & Gas projects Minimum 8–10 years in Engineering Management roles
• Proven experience in: Mega projects (>USD 1B; preferably 3B+) Offshore and brownfield projects Strong Middle East experience

Technical Competencies

• Multi-discipline engineering management EPC design lifecycle (FEED to detailed engineering) Design standards (ASME, API, IEC, ISO) Vendor engineering & procurement support 3D modeling / Smart Engineering Systems Interface and change management Understanding of construction & installation practices
• Behavioural Competencies Strong leadership and decision-making skills Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability Excellent coordination and communication High attention to detail and accountability Ability to manage complex, multi-location teams

Qualifications

Bachelor of Technology Honors (BTech Hons)