Senior Technical Manager, High-Rise Construction

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee all technical and engineering aspects of a high-rise tower construction project in the UAE. You will ensure design, engineering submissions, and construction activities comply with project specs, approved drawings, and applicable standards.

Lead the technical and engineering team, coordinate design reviews, manage RFIs and submittals, and ensure BIM coordination integrates multidisciplinary models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Minimum 15 years in the construction industry.
• Proven experience as Technical Manager on high-rise or tower projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, structural, and MEP coordination.
• Extensive experience in technical office management and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical and engineering team throughout the project.
• Oversee design coordination, technical reviews, and engineering deliverables.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Ensure proper coordination between consultants, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Review and manage technical submittals, material approvals, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and design discrepancies during construction.
• Coordinate with the consultant and client for technical approvals and clarifications.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, and design changes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, UAE regulations, and applicable international standards.
• Monitor technical progress and ensure timely submission and approval of engineering documents.
• Provide technical support to the construction and project management teams.
• Oversee BIM coordination and ensure proper integration of multidisciplinary models.
• Review value engineering proposals and recommend cost-effective technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee all technical and engineering aspects of a high-rise tower construction project in the UAE. You will ensure design, engineering submissions, and construction activities comply with project specs, approved drawings, and applicable standards.

Lead the technical and engineering team, coordinate design reviews, manage RFIs and submittals, and ensure BIM coordination integrates multidisciplinary models.