Technical Office Manager

About the role

Al Qahera Contracting L.L.C (AQC) is a leading construction company based in Dubai, UAE, delivering high-value infrastructure and building projects across the region. We are seeking an experienced Technical Office Manager with a minimum of 20 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry to oversee and lead our technical office operations, documentation management, and engineering coordination functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical office team including engineers, draftsmen, and document controllers
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and RFIs
• Coordinate between design consultants, project management teams, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure technical alignment
• Manage the full document control lifecycle including version control, distribution logs, and archiving
• Review and approve technical specifications, bills of quantities, and material approval requests
• Monitor and report on engineering progress, technical deviations, and design change orders
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, consultant instructions, and contract technical obligations
• Interface with clients, consultants, and authorities on all technical matters
• Develop and maintain the master technical document register and drawing issue schedule
• Mentor and develop junior technical office staff and engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 8 years in a senior technical office or engineering management role
• Deep knowledge of construction documentation standards, contract administration, and project delivery methods
• Proven experience managing technical offices on large-scale projects (residential, commercial, or infrastructure)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera P6, and MS Project
• Excellent command of technical English; Arabic is an advantage
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, or other UAE authority submission requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• UAE driving license preferred

Work Location: In person