Technical Manager

Role Purpose:

Provide technical & administrative information to the others working on a project to ensure that work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Review project contract drawings, BOQ and Specifications to define scope of work for the technical team.
• Coordinate with Project Construction team to ensure construction processes are followed according to best practices.
• Participate in the preparation of project’s logistics with Project Construction team.
• Supervise, monitor and control technical team’s technical productivity versus project program.
• Coordinate with other working departments on site including Construction team, QA/QC team, contracts team, QS team and MEP coordination team.
• Ensure effective communications and coordination between project stakeholders (Client, Engineers & construction teams) for all technical issues.
• Coordinate and follow up with Procurement department to receive Suppliers/Subcontractors Endorsement, in close coordination with the Planning department to meet project program.
• Monitor and follow up with Subcontractors/Suppliers from Endorsement stage till completion of the agreed work on site.
• Monitor and follow up on shop drawings prepared by CTO/Subcontractors; ensure compliance with project program, design and specification.
• Monitor and follow up on material submittals prepared by Subcontractors/Suppliers; ensure compliance with project program, design and specification.
• Monitor and follow up on shop drawings, RFI’s and material submittals schedule, and all technical correspondence with consultant/Client to obtain final approval.
• Frequently update records of additions, deletions and variation with Consultant, Client and Subcontractors, in close coordination with contract and QS project team.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports to higher management on project technical progress.
• Monitor and review project’s as-built drawings prepared by CTO/Subcontractors, in close coordination with QA/QC and project construction team to ensure successful project handover as per project program.
• Ensure that all established HSE & Quality policies are administered and enforced in all areas.
• Report all violations and resolved on time
• Effective implementation of HSE Management system as per HSE procedures

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor /Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable university or colleges.
• 10 years relevant working experience in well-established Contracting Companies in GCC
• Has been responsible for major construction of multimillions projects.
• Must have proven leadership ability, communications skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Must be able to develop strong relationships and accounts with clients.
• A creative thinker and excellent organizer.
• Knowledge of Business Strategy and planning
• Ensures administrative efficiency, proper procedure, implementation of policies
• Excellent Oral and written skill in English.