China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC ME) is hiring a Technical Manager with strong experiences large-scale tunnelling and sewerage infrastructure projects, preferably within Dubai / UAE. Candidate with a strong understanding of micro tunnelling, TBM/pipe jacking, shaft construction, temporary works, geotechnical interfaces, and underground utilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the technical engineering function for tunnelling and sewerage network works.
- Review and coordinate design deliverables, construction methodologies, shop drawings, calculations, specifications and technical submissions.
- Provide technical leadership for micro tunnelling, pipe jacking, TBM works, shafts, sewer pipelines and associated structures.
- Coordinate with the Consultant, Client, design consultants, subcontractors, authorities and construction teams to resolve technical issues and interfaces.
- Review tunnelling and underground construction methodologies and ensure their technical suitability and constructability.
- Lead the technical resolution of complex site issues involving ground conditions, groundwater, settlement, pipe alignment, shaft interfaces, existing utilities and structures.
- Manage technical interfaces between tunnelling works and other project disciplines, including roads, utilities, structures, MEP and temporary works.
- Review and provide technical direction on method statements, ITPs, temporary works and construction proposals.
- Identify technical risks, constraints and potential delays and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
- Lead technical meetings with the Consultant, Client, subcontractors and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure timely responses to RFIs, technical queries, design comments, NCRs and site technical issues.
- Coordinate with the planning and commercial teams regarding technical matters affecting programme, variations, claims and project risks.
- Monitor the progress and quality of technical submissions and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Review subcontractor technical performance and ensure that technical deliverables are aligned with project programme requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA and other relevant authority requirements, project specifications and contractual obligations.
- Provide technical support to construction teams and ensure that approved designs and methodologies are properly implemented on site.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in major infrastructure projects, with significant experience in tunnelling and underground sewerage works.
- Strong experience in Roads, Utilities, Underpasses, Drainage and Infrastructure works.
- Strong knowledge of technical coordination, construction methodologies, authority requirements, and project specifications.
- Proven experience in microtunnelling / pipe jacking and/or TBM tunnelling.