Project Technical Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure compliance with project objectives and quality standards
• Define and implement the project engineering organization, including staffing and coordination with discipline leads
• Ensure effective application of technological and engineering solutions throughout all project phases up to plant handover
• Participate in project planning and scheduling, overseeing engineering deliverables and outsourcing strategies
• Lead risk management, design reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination to optimize technical solutions
• Take ownership of critical technical decisions and resolve conflicts between disciplines
• Monitor and control engineering budgets, manhours, and material costs
• Support the Project Manager in client interactions, contract management, and technical negotiations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline)
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in engineering or project roles
• Proven leadership experience in EPC projects within the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of engineering design processes from conceptual stages to commissioning
• Expertise in risk management, cost control, and engineering budgeting
• Deep understanding of international engineering standards, codes, QA/QC, and HSE requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Fluency in English (mandatory); additional languages such as Italian, French, or Arabic are an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with engineering and document management systems
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP

Benefits

• Permanent contract (Project-based position)
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package
• Opportunities for global travel and working on international projects
• Professional development through the "One Saipem Way" soft skills model

About the Company

Saipem is a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. With 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities, we drive technological innovation to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero and shape a sustainable future globally.