Chief engineer

Chief Engineer - the role of the participant of project management. The main task of a specialist to perform this role is to manage the project scope. This role can be assigned as the project manager, and individual experts - members of the project team.

Main Tasks of the Chief Project Engineer (CPE)

Technical Leadership of the Project
- Defining the technical concept and architecture of the project.
- Developing technical solutions and ensuring their compliance with all requirements.
- Leading the engineering team, assigning tasks, and controlling the quality of their execution.
- Maintaining a unified technical approach across all parts of the project.
Development and Expert Review of Project Documentation
- Managing the creation of design, working, and as‑built documentation.
- Reviewing and approving drawings, diagrams, calculations, and specifications.
- Coordinating the work of specialized experts (structural engineers, technologists, system engineers).
- Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of documentation required for passing expert review.
Compliance with Standards, Codes, and Requirements
- Controlling the compliance of project solutions with building codes, industry standards, and safety requirements.
- Interacting with expert organizations and technical supervision authorities.
- Ensuring that customer requirements, legal regulations, and environmental standards are fully considered.
Technical Support During Construction / Implementation
- Providing consultations to contractors and construction teams on technical issues.
- Participating in author supervision: on‑site visits, monitoring the compliance of works with the project.
- Resolving technical conflicts and inconsistencies arising during construction or implementation.
Coordination of Related Project Sections
- Aligning architectural, structural, technological, engineering, and IT sections of the project.
- Conducting technical meetings and synchronizing the activities of cross‑functional teams.
- Preventing discrepancies and incompatibilities between systems and project sections.
Interaction with the Client and Stakeholders
- Presenting the technical part of the project to the client.
- Preparing presentations, technical and economic justifications, and explanatory materials.
- Defending technical solutions at technical committees, approvals, and expert reviews.
Supporting the Project Manager
- Providing technical assessments for calculating timelines, budget, and resource requirements.
- Analyzing the impact of changes and optimizations on the technical scope of the project.
- Participating in planning sessions, risk assessments, and strategic meetings.

Functions roles

Function	Stages of projects and additional processes
Determination of the project	Initiation project
Monitoring of the implementation of project tasks.	Project planning
Formation of the final report.	Completion of the project