Technical Manager – Building Projects

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 469,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks a Technical Manager to lead engineering and technical functions on major building construction projects. You will coordinate design, procurement, and construction activities, drive value engineering, and ensure compliance with contractual, codes, and standards. The role requires strategic engineering leadership and effective liaison with consultants, suppliers, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) is required.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and technical decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of BIM coordination, design interfaces, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multiple large-scale building projects.
• Develop technical strategies and establish engineering standards and procedures.
• Coordinate design interfaces among consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Review IFC/shop drawings, method statements, and calculations for quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and regulations throughout the lifecycle.
• Support project managers and site teams to minimize technical risk and delays.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering coordination

BIM coordination

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading the engineering and technical functions across major building construction projects, ensuring that all design, engineering, procurement, and construction activities are fully coordinated and executed in accordance with contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards, project specifications, quality requirements, and project schedules.

The role serves as the technical authority throughout the project lifecycle, providing strategic engineering leadership while ensuring successful coordination between design consultants, project management teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

The Technical Manager plays a critical role in minimizing technical risks, driving value engineering initiatives, resolving complex engineering challenges, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead all engineering and technical activities across multiple large-scale building projects.
• Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Establish engineering standards, technical procedures, and best practices throughout project execution.
• Serve as the principal technical authority for project teams and senior management.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering disciplines including:
• Civil
• Structural
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing (MEP)
• Infrastructure
• Review and approve engineering deliverables throughout all project stages.
• Ensure engineering solutions are practical, buildable, economical, and compliant with project requirements.
• Oversee design development from Concept Design through IFC drawings.

Design Coordination

• Coordinate design interfaces between consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination meetings.
• Resolve technical clashes through BIM and engineering coordination.
• Ensure engineering information is issued in accordance with project schedules.
• Monitor consultant deliverables and engineering progress.

Technical Reviews

Review and approve:

• IFC Drawings
• Shop Drawings
• Method Statements
• RFIs
• Design Change Requests
• Engineering Calculations

Ensure all technical documentation complies with project specifications before construction.

Construction Support

• Resolving technical site issues.
• Supporting construction methodology development.
• Advising Project Managers and Site Teams.
• Reviewing temporary works proposals.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project cost.
• Recommend alternative materials.
• Increase productivity.
• Participate in value engineering workshops with clients and consultants.
• Identify engineering risks during design and construction.
• Support commercial teams in evaluating technical claims and variations.
• Minimize design-related delays and project disruptions.

Quality Assurance

Ensure engineering works comply with:

• Project Specifications
• Contract Requirements
• QA/QC Procedures
• International Standards
• Local Authority Regulations

Conduct regular technical audits and quality reviews.

Regulatory Compliance

Manage approvals with relevant UAE authorities including:

• DEWA
• RTA
• DDA
• Trakhees
• Nakheel
• TECOM
• Other regulatory bodies

Ensure all technical submissions receive timely approvals.