Project engineers are accountable to lead and direct specialists in particular projects. Communication skills that are strong and the ability to think quickly to solve problems in real-time are crucial for this job, as are the ability to organize and pay focus on detail are essential.
The responsibilities of an engineer project manager are to ensure conformity to safety standards, preparing cost estimates, and keeping the financial records of projects. They also supervise product development as well as testing, to guarantee the safety and efficiency of projects. They also interpret and translate customer specifications for specific products. They should be knowledgeable of the latest industry practices, procedures and concepts, as well as ability to motivate themselves is essential to ensure that projects are completed quickly. To oversee and guide other people's work, the project managers should serve as role models and draw on their experience to overcame obstacles.
A majority of engineering project managers hold at least a bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline, and the majority possess a master's in engineering or PH.D. as well as at minimum seven years of experience in the field. They usually work in an office setting and the size will depend on the size of the business and they work alongside others in the field, including supervisors and engineers, and office personnel during regular working hours.