Technical Manager

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology solutions firm is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the Villa and infrastructure design in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing technical input, overseeing design quality, and ensuring compliance with UAE standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a similar role and in the Middle East. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. This position offers a unique chance to shape substantial infrastructure projects that enhance the urban landscape of Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years overall experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years working in the Middle East.
• Good command of English; Arabic speaking advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of Villa and infrastructure design.
• Assist in preparing a detailed project plan.
• Provide technical input for design activities.
• Communicate project KPIs to stakeholders.
• Manage technical issues and risks.

Skills

Design knowledge

Safety standards compliance

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

BSc in engineering, architecture or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title

Technical Manager - Aldar FW

Tagline

“Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!”

Company Overview

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Technical Manager (Villa)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director, the Technical Manager will be required to provide input to the senior management on the technical aspects of design delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of their assigned services and/or project component, for the duration of the Services. The Technical Manager will work in coordination with the project management team to ensure the project's design stage objectives are met.

Project Description

As a member of our Project Management Consultant (PMC) team, the Technical Manager will be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. This includes developing essential infrastructure like transportation networks and utilities, alongside public spaces that improve connectivity throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Technical Manager will play a role in shaping thriving communities through the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities. Furthermore, the Technical Manager will be crucial in feeding into the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects. In short, this PMC role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Villa and infrastructure design production process to ensure the overall design is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of program’s strategic objectives
• Assist the management team in the preparation of a detailed project plan, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the Villa and infrastructure design phases of the program
• Provide technical input day-to-day infrastructure design activities and actively participate in the design team meetings
• Ensure that all Villa and infrastructure design related project KPIs, targets, directions and instructions are communicated to all relevant project stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
• Provide status reporting regarding infrastructure design milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Act as an internal quality control check for the infrastructure design documentation
• Ensure that the technical aspects of designs are compliant to current UAE legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate
• Manage technical issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline program
• Resolve technical challenges by finding innovative solutions whilst controlling the costs
• Managing technical changes to the project scope in alignment with the established change management procedures
• Capture and share lessons learned to improve projects across the portfolio
• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, within the project team, the Client organisation, and across other projects

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Has a proven track record in design and a deep knowledge of safety standards.
• Oversees technical quality assessments and maintains comprehensive project documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Confirms that the technical solution meets client requirements and expectations.
• Works closely with project team to validate project methodologies and review project outputs
• BSc, engineering, architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years overall experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 5 years working in Middle East
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• User of MS Office
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• A high standard of spoken and written English, Arabic speaking advantageous.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Energetic
• Motivated
• Dynamic
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Accepts responsibility
• Planning & organising
• HSE Awareness