Senior Engineer: Projects

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To complete engineering and construction projects, by planning, organising, controlling all elements of the project, and executing the defined project within time and within budget provisions.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop project objectives, by reviewing project proposals and plans, and conferring with management.
• Interpret Company Project program requirements, and formulate and implement project plans accordingly.
• Identify project responsibilities, by determining the phases and elements of the project, overseeing and co-coordinating the technical aspects of the project, through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication.
• Maintain project schedule, by monitoring project progress, co-coordinating activities and resolving problems.
• Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects of the project, like technical studies, design/drawings, preparation of specification, technical plans, in accordance with engineering discipline of staff.
• Oversee contractor work activities and ensure compliance with all SU SSHER-Q requirements.
• Manage activities of Owners Engineer, equipment suppliers and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractors.
• Allocate project resources appropriately and control project costs, by approving expenditures within budget parameters and administering contractor contracts.
• Provide input into the sections annual operational budget, by forecasting costs and monitor expenditure and cash flow on a regular basis.
• Maintain safe and clean productive/working environment, by enforcing procedures, rules and regulations.

Requirements and experience:

• BSc/ BEng/ BTech / in Mechatronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) / Mechanical Engineering / Civil/ Structural Engineering.
• A Project Management qualification will be an added advantage
• 5 years experience in a projects environment of which 2 years should have been in a Senior Capacity or focused on project investment.
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary projects and exposure to research and development work into new / improved project.
• Understand risk management processes.
• Sound experience in quality management principles and processes.
• Sound working relationships and should be able to work in a multi- national environment.
• Excellent track record of contract & contractor management, people management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.