Engineering Department Manager

Parsons Corporation

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Engineering Department Manager to join our team! In this role you will get will be responsible for all department staff and oversight of the Engineering Department for the Royal Commission to ensure driving department objectives, KPIs, and quality performance and in accordance with RC, Saudi, and International Codes and Standards, and best practice.

Reports directly to the Department Director and the Parsons Program Manager, interfaces with other Department Senior Managers and Directors, and oversees Engineering Department Section Managers and Supervisors, both RC and Parsons.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee the department organization and recommend and implement changes as required.

• Ensure properly staffing of qualified technical personnel to meet schedules, budgets, and scope.

• Assess department technical capabilities and implement plans to enhance where needed.

• Assess staff and coordinate training needs as required.

• Ensure that best engineering practices and procedures are implemented and followed.

• Coordinate and lead in strategic planning workshops

• Oversee development and implementation of departmental initiatives and establishment of KPI s.

• Develop and manage departmental business plans aligned with RC objectives.

• Ensure Lessons Learned and for the sharing and transfer of knowledge between TA Dept s.

• Assess, establish, implement, and monitor of departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures.

• Help to formulate quality management plans and monitoring.

• Oversee effective implementation of A/E task orders to ensure project/design performance.

• Ensure AEs contracts are accordance with RC procedures and contract terms and conditions.

• Oversee special studies, analysis, surveys, and inspections as required.

• Participate in major engineering decisions and oversee technical direction of engineering and project work.

• Conduct staff performances reviews in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Active role in enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of a quality management plan.

• Coordinate and lead Section Managers and Supervisors in the preparation of detailed reports.

• Perform any other tasks as required by the role.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related subject.

• Postgraduate degree is preferred.

• Minimum 20 years experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, 10 in a management role.

• Chartered status or equivalent is desirable.

• A proven record of strong technical and administrative abilities in design management is essential.

• Proficient computer skills and experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Excellent English verbal written and verbal communication skills is a must. Arabic would be an advantage.

• Time management, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Must have strong leadership skills and ability to work with multi-national workforce.

• Must be culturally sensitive, a team player, and have strong business professional acumen.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Chartered status or equivalent is desirable.

• A proven record of strong technical and administrative abilities in design management is essential.

• Proficient computer skills and experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Excellent English verbal written and verbal communication skills is a must. Arabic would be an advantage.

• Time management, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Must have strong leadership skills and ability to work with multi-national workforce.

• Must be culturally sensitive, a team player, and have strong business professional acumen