Engineering Manager - Renewables

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  • Jakarta
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm
  • Career opportunities both locally and internationally
  • Leadership role on a “first of its kind” renewable project in Indonesia
About Surbana JurongSJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.The RoleWe are seeking to engage an Engineering Manager to join our team in Batam. In this role you’ll be responsible for coordinating technical teams, driving innovation, and maintaining high-quality outcomes throughout project lifecycles. Familiarity with local languages, standards, and cultural nuances in Southeast Asia is a valuable asset, enabling seamless collaboration with regional stakeholders.You’ll be leading a team of engineers in the detailed design of the multibillion-dollar renewable project, which is currently at pre-FEED stage.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Develops, executes and revises project work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements, ensuring that they are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Involved in the vendor selection process, and in reviewing and evaluating their proposals. Reviews and evaluates internal capability to determine if there is any need for sub-contracting.
  • Selects, guides and develops a team of project professionals/superintendents with operational responsibilities to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget as per set goals, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
  • Ensures that the teams have proper monitoring and control strategies and action plans to
  • manage their project costs elements so that they do not overrun the project budget.
  • Works with the Project/Construction Manager/Representative to develop detail plans to maximize available material, human resources, and existing structure and processes to ensure that the team’s overall resources are used effectively and project deadlines are met.
  • Oversee and manage the technical execution of large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects with support from a panel of engineering leads across disciplines to ensure seamless integration and project delivery.
  • Ensures compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices, while driving innovation in engineering solutions.
  • Conducts regular and ad-hoc meetings with project team and clients to review project progress, highlight critical issues/changes, review operational efficiencies, improve workflows and processes, share knowledge, provide guidance and to resolve problems in a timely manner, so that efficiency and productivity are maximized.
  • Ensures timely reporting to higher management on project’s progress and obtains management’s necessary guidance and/or approvals for complex issues or any major changes.
  • Performs site visit to evaluate situation for bidding, coordinating with engineers and designer on engineering drawings to ensure that they comply with specifications & client’s requirements.
  • Prepares tender proposals for bidding
  • Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations to management or clients communicating with them effectively on project proposals. Assists/leads in commercial negotiations/proposals.
About YouSuitable applicants will be/have:
  • Degree in any related Engineering discipline
  • 10 years of relevant experience in a managerial position preferably in the renewable industry
  • Expertise in integrating renewable energy solutions such as solar, wind, or storage systems into engineering designs
  • The ability to speak Mandarin / Bahasa is an added advantage
  • Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory bodies in Southeast Asia
  • Experience in managing large engineering panels or consortia for complex projects
How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Dian Ratnasari : dian.ratnasari@smec.comTo find out more about Surbana Jurong, please visit our careers page atAll recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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