Project Technical Manager

Role Overview

• Lead and oversee project process and engineering design activities in line with contractual obligations and project objectives.
• Ensure delivery within time, cost, and quality targets through direct management of the engineering team and close collaboration with central product line functions.
• Partner with project managers and directors to define, monitor, and update execution plans, fostering strong interaction across key project functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project engineering organization charts and assign roles in coordination with the Head of Department.
• Review engineering-related contractual documents and interface with other project functions.
• Guarantee proper application of technological requirements throughout all project phases until plant handover.
• Develop and maintain technical skills, methods, and training programs for relevant technologies.
• Contribute to overall project planning and scheduling, supervising engineering plans and outsourcing architecture.
• Lead induction sessions for engineering teams on contract and project requirements.
• Participate in risk management and cross-functional reviews addressing engineering concerns.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, including those executed by external engineering centers or partner companies.
• Ensure effective interdisciplinary collaboration and consistency of design solutions.
• Resolve technical conflicts between disciplines and maintain alignment with project team members.
• Safeguard that technical solutions meet cost and schedule objectives, implementing corrective measures when needed.
• Supervise and approve key engineering deliverables and multidisciplinary documents.
• Support project managers in client and licensor relations regarding process and specialist engineering issues.
• Drive design, safety, and 3D model reviews, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Provide technical input for contract management, including variation requests and change orders.
• Consolidate and monitor engineering hours and material budgets, alerting management to deviations and proposing mitigation.
• Oversee freezing of engineering documents and project close-out in line with schedule.
• Ensure engineering activities support procurement and construction processes.
• Secure availability of commissioning and start-up plans, operating manuals, and mechanical manuals.
• Capture and document lessons learned, monitor plant performance, and identify improvement areas in coordination with central functions.

Competencies

• Ideally should hold a BSc in Engineering or equivalent
• Proven knowledge of offshore facilities/plant construction activities and techniques.
• Familiarity with fabrication and installation methods to ensure effective collaboration across the EPIC chain.
• Expertise in quantity estimation for engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in engineering cost control, planning, progress monitoring, and reporting techniques.