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About the Role

GE Vernova is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead and oversee all engineering activities within projects. Based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, this full-time role is critical for ensuring adherence to Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) delivery criteria. The manager will be responsible for managing design activities, the project engineering budget, and the design change process, requiring 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Engineering Leadership and Project Integration

The Project Engineering Manager holds accountability for the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project QCT targets. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating all technical tasks, whether executed by internal teams or by partners and subcontractors, to ensure seamless technical integration for Grid Solutions projects.
• Integrating engineering activities with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure a seamless project flow and prevent functional silos.
• Heading multidisciplinary design teams (internal and external) to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency throughout the project.

Technical Governance and Interface Management

This role involves establishing and maintaining robust technical governance across projects. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Design Freeze process and technical scope boundaries (Division of Responsibility) among all project partners.
• Overseeing the resolution of complex technical interfaces between the customer, partners, and third-party contractors to ensure system compatibility.
• Maintaining sound control over the engineering budget and workload, identifying and mitigating technical risks before they impact project financials.

Client Engagement and Technical Compliance

The manager acts as a primary technical liaison, ensuring all solutions meet stringent compliance standards. Key duties are:

• Technical Compliance & Integrity: Ensuring all engineering deliverables and the final solution strictly adhere to contractual obligations, client technical specifications, and all mandatory national (*, SEC, Saudi Grid Codes) and international (*, IEC, IEEE) regulatory standards.
• Technical Authority: Acting as the primary technical contact for the Customer and local utility providers, heading technical negotiations and presentations.
• Approval Management: Securing timely design approvals through systematic management of technical queries and customer comment cycles.

Quality, Safety, and Performance Excellence

A commitment to high standards in quality and safety is integral to this role. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring Safety by Design principles and EHS requirements are embedded in every stage of the engineering process.
• Monitoring engineering performance through key metrics (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement in design efficiency and quality.
• Steering the final documentation process (As-Builts, O&M Manuals) and contributing to project Lessons Learned (Return of Experience - REX).

Experience Requirements

Candidates for the Project Engineering Manager position should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant engineering management role, preferably within Grid Solutions or a similar industry.