Engineering Manager

As an Engineering Manager, you manage engineering operations and deal with issues. You manage the budgets, timelines and people involved in construction or Civil Engineering projects.

Engineering Managers work both in the office and on work sites.

Having good practical and people skills is important, with strong attention to detail. It helps to have an interest in technical design.

Income Guide

$210,000

Desirable Skills

Managing projects and people • Communicating clearly • Planning for various scenarios • Solving problems • Keeping things organised • Working calmly under pressure

A typical day may involve:

  • Setting up project schedules and budgets
  • Interpreting plans, drawings and specifications
  • Implementing engineering strategies, policies and plans
  • Providing advice on engineering methods and procedures
  • Complying with laws, regulations and safety standards
  • Meeting quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance standards
  • Working with other professionals on construction and project design
  • Hiring engineering staff
  • Managing engineering staff

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Multiple Specialisations)

Career Pathways

  • Senior Engineering Manager
  • Technical Director
  • Project Director
  • Operations Manager
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Business Owner (Contractors Licence)

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