Manager of Engineering

Job Description

<strong>Requisition ID: <strong>270076</strong></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Relocation Authorized: International – Family </li><li> Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project </li><li> Work Location: Jubail </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Company Overview</u></strong><p><br></p>Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.<p><br></p>Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.<p><br></p>We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security and Environmental; Energy; and Mining &amp; Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver<p><br></p><strong><u>Project Summary</u></strong><p><br></p>Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It the biggest civil engineering project in modern times—and it’s getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local AE firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras-Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2021, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/ bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port &amp; pipeline expansions, and more.<p><br></p><strong><u>Major Responsibilities</u></strong><p><br></p>Manage combined Bechtel and client Engineering Department consisting of multi-disciplined Area Engineering Managers, Project Engineers, Engineering Specialists and Engineering Contracts &amp; Project Controls personnel.<p><br></p><strong> Responsible for; </strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Maintaining and improving technical standards, engineering processes and procedures </li><li> Preparation of conceptual designs and management of detailed design consultants, preparation of scope documents for contract packages. </li><li> Preparation of scopes, estimates, budgets and coordination of a wide range of technical studies, </li><li> Provision of technical support to investment development specialists </li><li> Provision of construction technical support. </li><li> Training and development of assigned personnel. </li><li> Planning and control of Engineering budgets for in house personnel and Engineering Consultants. </li><li> Planning and coordination of the project and staff engineering efforts for assigned project. </li><li> Maintaining contacts with key personnel of client organizations relating to engineering and, as appropriate, to business development matters. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Job Dimensions</u></strong> <strong> B. Supervision Exercised </strong> <strong> C. Contacts </strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Supervision Received </li><li> Receives administrative supervision from global business unit management, Jubail Program Manager and Royal Commission Director of Engineering. </li><li> Exercises technical supervision over all phases of the engineering activity for studies and projects and provides operational supervision over assigned Area Engineering Managers, Chief Engineers and Project Engineers. </li><li> Working through the Project Manager, acts as primary engineering management contact with client management on matters related to project progress and quality. Participates, as appropriate, in contacts with prospective and present clients to help develop new and follow-on business for the global business unit. Maintains contact with Engineering Management of other global business units for planning project staffing. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Essential Job Duties</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Supervises assigned Area Engineering Managers, Project Engineers and Chief Engineers responsible for the engineering effort on assigned projects and engineering groups. </li><li> Makes contact with client management at key points throughout projects to ensure that engineering aspects are meeting client requirements. </li><li> Directs and reviews the engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory and appropriate technical personnel development programs are conducted. </li><li> Participates in project planning sessions at the proposal stage to provide technical guidance and information. </li><li> Endorses for approval engineering staffing estimates for use in bid budgets, definitive estimates and final budgets, etc. </li><li> Participates, as required, in engineering and construction reviews, management reviews and proposals. </li><li> Reviews and monitors engineering progress to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met. Initiates appropriate corrective action, if required, and contributes experience and expertise in the solution of difficult problems. </li><li> Keeps abreast of technological development and trends that could lead to new applications or new markets for the global business unit and participates in special studies to examine long term trends and business prospects. </li><li> Endorses policies, as appropriate for approval, and approves programs which are unique to a project. </li><li> Regularly reviews and appraises the structure of the organization for which responsible, in terms of its ability to meet short and long term objectives, and institutes appropriate changes. </li><li> Represents Engineering Management as required. This may include licensing hearings, meetings with major equipment suppliers or special communications. </li><li> Directs the annual performance review program within Engineering and conducts performance reviews, coaching, and career development discussions with Engineering employees. </li><li> Champions for global business unit Engineering the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Skills And Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Essential Technical: </strong><p><br></p><ul><li> A recognized degree in an engineering discipline with minimum 20 years works experience. </li><li> Minimum of 10 years experience in an Engineering leadership position. </li><li> Extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, detailed design, engineering studies, applications of engineering methods and materials, and planning of large-scale industrial complexes. </li><li> Extensive experience in general infrastructure projects including civil work, utilities, buildings and security. </li><li> Extensive progressive work experience, including Engineering Management, preferably in project and staff design engineering or other relevant types of engineering such as field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms. </li><li> Extensive experience in Major Projects fields related to Engineering including Scheduling, Cost Engineering, Contracts formation and administration, budgeting and staffing. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Essential Behavioral</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Demonstrates treating others respectfully, fairly and transparently, whether things are going well or when under pressure. Holds others to account when they see these values breached. </li><li> Leads by example and knows when to operate at a strategic level or when to get involved in challenging details. </li><li> Aligns key stakeholders on strategy for interdisciplinary and cross-functional interfaces and work processes. </li><li> Puts themselves forward to own challenging tasks/ projects. Takes full accountability for effectively prioritizing and managing their own workload, utilizing tools/resources at the appropriate time. </li><li> Works effectively within the team and demonstrates developing meaningful internal and external relationships by building trust, acting with integrity and being approachable. </li><li> Demonstrates making well thought out, timely decisions and prioritization that lead to successful outcomes. Includes the right people at the right time. </li><li> Drives engineering progress and performance towards meeting or exceeding targets for a project. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Preferred Technical</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> A professional license in an engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board preferred. </li><li> Skill in negotiation for dealing with client representatives. </li><li> General knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines. </li><li> Extensive knowledge of administrative practices. </li><li> Experience in master planning and urban development. </li><li> Experience in petrochemical industry. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Preferred Behavioral</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Accurately assesses a situation to find the best solution or way of working in order to resolve the issue. Is focused on creating a long term fix rather than short term solution. </li><li> Manages all interactions in a direct and transparent manner. Sets context and expectations that they have of others. Effective at keeping others informed on progress, so there are no surprises. </li><li> Achieves full engagement and discretionary effort from team members by effective communication, prioritization and creation of a shared vision. </li><li> Extensive experience working in a multi-cultural integrated team in KSA and/or GCC countries. </li></ul><p><br></p><strong>Shaping tomorrow together</strong><p><br></p><strong>Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security &amp; Environmental; Energy; and Mining &amp; Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.<br><br>www.bechtel.com <br><br></strong><strong>Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.<br><br></strong><strong>In accordance with the laws of Saudi Arabia, Bechtel has adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for all work locations in the country. These requirements may include vaccination and testing. Any and all offers of employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia are expressly conditioned upon the applicant’s willingness and ability to comply with all COVID-19 related safety laws and Bechtel protocols in place at the time of a candidate’s start date. A candidate’s failure or refusal to comply with such laws and protocols renders an issued offer null and void.<br><br>This requirement cannot be waived by a recruiter, manager, or supervisor. Your submission of an application for employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia constitutes your understanding and acknowledgment of this express condition.<br><br></strong>