Senior Project Engineer

Job Brief

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale water treatment, desalination, and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and client requirements.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project execution plans covering scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
• Provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.

Resource Allocation and Management

• Define project resource requirements, including manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and materials across multiple project phases.
• Optimize the allocation of internal and external resources to ensure cost efficiency and timely project execution.
• Coordinate with department heads to ensure the availability of skilled personnel and technical resources as per project requirements.
• Conduct site visits as required to ensure the smooth flow of project operations and activities.

Risk Management

• Lead proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish risk registers and ensure continuous monitoring of technical, commercial, and operational risks.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize project delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues.

Timely Delivery and Budget Adherence

• Develop detailed master schedules, milestones, and progress tracking systems to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Monitor project cost performance, control budgets, and implement corrective actions to avoid budget overruns.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, scope boundaries, and client-approved timelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary interface for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regular progress meetings, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Manage client expectations and resolve escalations effectively to maintain strong business relationships.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all project deliverables comply with company standards, client specifications, and industry regulations.
• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) systems across all project phases.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and compliance checks to ensure defect-free project execution.

Vendor and Supplier Coordination

• Oversee procurement coordination with supply chain teams to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Evaluate and manage the performance of vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance.
• Negotiate technical and commercial terms in coordination with procurement and contracts teams.

Change Management

• Evaluate and manage variations in project scope, schedule, and cost through proper impact analysis.
• Ensure all change requests are formally documented, reviewed, and approved in accordance with governance processes.
• Communicate project changes effectively to stakeholders and update project plans accordingly.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including execution plans, schedules, risk logs, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare and present periodic progress reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and clients.
• Ensure proper project closure documentation, including as-built records, handover dossiers, and lessons learned documentation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing water treatment, desalination, infrastructure, EPC, industrial, or related engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of project execution, project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
• Strong stakeholder management, client relationship management, and communication skills.
• Experience in resource planning, contractor management, and supplier coordination.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, project governance, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and project administration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within demanding schedules.