Project Technical Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage, supervise project process/engineering design activities according to contract requirements and project objectives. Ensure time cost quality project objectives are met, through direct coordination and management of project engineering team and close coordination with the relevant engineering product line central function
• Cooperate and support project managers/directors in defining, monitoring and updating project execution plans promoting an active interaction with project team key functions
  

Job Tasks

• Define project engineering organisation charts, staffing the roles with engineering Head of Department
• Ensure review of contractual documents engineering related interfacing with other project function
• Ensure correct consideration and app lication of technological requirements in all project phases up to the handing over of the plant to the Client
• Ensure skills, know-how and methods for the relevant technologies are developed and available and that an appropria te plan for training is in place
• Participate in defining the overall project planning and scheduling, directly supervising the finalization of engineering plans and schedule, including the architecture of detail engineering outsourcing
• Promote and participate to the induction of the engineering team to contract/project requirements
• Participate to Risk management and other interfunctional reviews for the engineering concerns
• Coordinate execution of multidisciplinary engineering activities, and manage activities assigned to external Saipem Engineering Centres and/or other Engineering Companies involved in the project
• Ensure effective interdisciplinary coordination verifying adequacy and consistency of design solutions
• Take necessary technical decisions in case of unresolved conflicts between disciplines, ensuring that the engineering team properly interfaces with other project team members
• Ensure that adopted technical solutions are in line with project cost and time schedule objectives, taking appropriate action to avoid, absorb or minimize deviations
• Supervise issue of engineering deliverables approving key multidisciplinary documents of own competence
• Support PM in relations with Client and/or Licensors regarding process and specialist engineering p roblems
• Promote and attends to design, safety, 3D model reviews supervising the follow-up of the outcomes
• Participate to contract management giving technical support to PM for variations requests and change orders
• Consolidate engineering hours and material budgets based on discipline departments budgets and control it during the course of the project alerting Project Management in case of variation and suggest mitigation measures
• Ensure freezing of project engineering documents and engineering close out in accordance with project schedule
• Ensure carrying out of all engineering activities that support material/construction procurement process services
• Ensure availability of Commissioning/Start-up Plans with the Operating Manuals and Mechanical Manuals
• Ensure that lessons learned for engineering are clearly identified, granting the monitoring of plant performances to capitalize experiences identifying area of improvement in close coordination with the relevant product line central functions

Desired candidate profile

• Industry Experience: Experience in sectors such as construction, engineering, oil and gas, or technology is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, including scope, time, and resource management.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge relevant to the specific industry, including design principles, engineering practices, and system integration.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and technical design tools (e.g., CAD, simulation software).

Leadership and Management Skills

• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication.
• Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills to address technical challenges and ensure project objectives are met.

Communication and Collaboration

• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and team members to understand requirements and expectations.
• Conflict Resolution: Strong interpersonal skills to manage conflicts and facilitate teamwork among various stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements, technologies, and methodologies.