Manager of Engineering Project Management

Position Purpose:

Manages, leads the projects team from the planning phase and commissioning to the final execution. Monitors staff development and the performance of the staff. Reviews the department’s technical/ administration support team and carries out all the administrative work within the department and with any/all of the related hospital departments.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Manage the Projects Department and determine the duties and activities of the staff. These including the hospital engineering functions and production of relevant document such as Request for Proposal (RFP) to have the larger alteration and new works undertaken by contractors.
• Be responsible for the execution of minor alteration and new works and ensure that these are carried out according to the agreed schedules of work and the most economical cost possible local regulations and international standards.
• Develop detailed Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and the project coasting and initial budgeting.
• Be responsible for all the activities of the contractors with good working practices and to the complete satisfaction of KAAUH
• Evaluate construction methods and implement improvements.
• Be responsible for the Projects Department’s annual operating budget.
• Initiate and actively participate in the evaluation of bids for all alteration and new works (large and small), and select the most suitable contractor.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities
• Supervision of Facility Projects daily work.
• Follows up and reports the progress of execution of any / all projects and ensures their compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitors the application of the QI&PS and Quality control measures / standards by staff, contractors and sub-contractors in any / all activities.
• Assists the Department Director in the daily administrative duties.
• Assesses individual members of the project team to determine their work efficiencies.
• Liaises with the Contractor’s departmental managers to ensure that the correct materials and spare parts are purchased at the appropriate time in the correct quantities.   Ensures materials and spare parts are available when required.
• Is available for emergency on-call duties.

Motivates departmental staff by effectively leading, directing and motivating employees to perform to the best of their abilities.

• Prepares data for the Director Engineering and Support Services in order for him to prepare annual project budgets and submissions for capital project and equipment.
• Suggests improvements to the Director Engineering and Support Services in evaluating project methods and implementing improvements.
• Provides, advises and consults with other Heads of subordinate sections.
• Participates in solving staff issues.
• Participates in providing plans to develop the department in coordination with the ATA.
• Serves on KAAUH committees as requested.
• Respects patients and their families to promote a patient-centered care culture.
• Participates in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned by the Director, Engineering and Support Services within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Qualification and Experience

Minimum or Required:  Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Architectural, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic or any engineering equivalent. with 9 years of Experience 

• Saudi Council for Engineers Accreditation.

OR

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Architectural, mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic or any engineering equivalent. with 7 years of Experience 

Saudi Council for Engineers Accreditation.

Preferred: OSHA or NFPA accreditation safety training programs or equivalent

• PMP Certified