Technical Office Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the technical office team, ensuring accurate engineering deliverables, proper coordination between site and office, and compliance with project specifications, standards, and client requirements. Responsible for overseeing shop drawings, material submittals, quantity take-off, project documentation, and technical support to site teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Supervise the preparation, review, and approval of shop drawings , as-built drawings , and coordination drawings .
• Ensure all drawings comply with Saudi Building Code (SBC) , project specs, and consultant requirements.
• Provide technical solutions for site issues and design discrepancies.

2. Engineering & Design Coordination

• Review IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and identify clashes or missing details.
• Coordinate with design consultants, architects, MEP teams, and project managers to resolve technical issues.
• Lead value engineering proposals where applicable.

3. Material Submittals & Technical Approvals

• Oversee preparation of material submittals , method statements , technical data sheets , and compliance checks.
• Ensure timely submission and consultant approval of materials.

4. Quantity Surveying & Cost Control Support

• Supervise quantity take-off for civil works (earthworks, concrete, finishing, roads, utilities).
• Verify subcontractor invoices and variations (VOs).
• Coordinate with the cost control team on BOQ compliance and budget tracking.

5. Planning & Documentation

• Review project baseline schedule for technical deliverables.
• Ensure technical logs (submittals, RFIs, drawings) are updated and monitored.
• Implement and maintain documentation systems (Aconex, Procore, or company system).

6. RFIs & Communication Management

• Manage and review RFIs before submitting to consultant.
• Ensure responses are captured, distributed, and implemented on site.
• Attend technical meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

7. Site Support & Quality Assurance

• Provide engineering support to the site construction team.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with contracts, codes, and project specs.
• Perform site technical inspections as needed.

8. Team Management

• Lead a team of engineers (technical office engineers, draftsmen, QS engineers).
• Delegate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely deliverables.
• Conduct training for new engineers on standards and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred but not required).
• Membership in engineering bodies (e.g., Saudi Council of Engineers – SCE ) is mandatory.

Experience

• 13–15+ years total experience in civil construction.
• Minimum 5 years in KSA in a Technical Office or Engineering Manager role.
• Experience in one or more:
• Infrastructure & roads
• Buildings & commercial projects
• Industrial facilities
• Utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage)

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles
• SBC, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and relevant international codes

Proficiency in:

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Revit (optional)
• Primavera P6 understanding (for coordination)
• Aconex / Procore / similar platforms
• Excellent reviewing and communication skills.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and coordination
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail

Typical KPIs

• Percentage of technical submittals approved on first submission
• Timeliness of shop drawings and material approvals
• Number of technical issues resolved without affecting schedule
• Accuracy of quantity take-off and VO management
• Team productivity and quality of engineering outputs