Engineering Manager
Keep engineering and technical operations on track
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.
$204,471
Benefits
- Salary
- National & international work
- Professional role
- Office & outdoor
- Technical work
- Many career options
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
It helps to be good at
Managing projects and people
Communicating clearly
Planning for various scenarios
Solving problems
Keeping things organised
Working calmly under pressure
Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience
- Bachelor of Engineering (4 years)
- Postgraduate studies are also common for specialist fields.
You may be able to work in
Construction
Manufacturing
Mining
Aviation
Electronics
Related roles
- Civil engineer
- Structural engineer
- Transport engineer