Technical Manager (Construction)

Sobha Al Siniya FZC; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 280,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha Al Siniya FZC is seeking a Technical Manager to lead and manage all technical engineering design coordination and construction‑related activities across projects. The role ensures designs drawings specifications materials and construction methodologies are compliant, coordinated and delivered on schedule.

The candidate will review multi-discipline designs, provide guidance to teams and ensure alignment with authority requirements while supporting value engineering and constructability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, structural or related discipline.
• Professional certification from a recognized engineering body is preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in construction with a technical management focus.
• Experience in main contractor, developer or engineering consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical activities across the project lifecycle.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure and specialist design requirements.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, standards and authority requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Resolve technical issues and provide timely engineering solutions.
• Review design drawings, shop drawings, method statements and submittals.
• Coordinate between design teams, project teams, subcontractors and specialists; identify clashes and constructability issues.
• Lead design review meetings and close technical comments.
• Support value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
• Provide on-site technical support and monitor construction against drawings and specifications.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Job Purpose

The Technical Manager is responsible for leading and managing all technical engineering design coordination and construction-related technical activities across assigned projects The role ensures that designs drawings specifications materials and construction methodologies are technically compliant coordinated cost-effective and delivered in accordance with approved project schedules quality standards and regulatory requirements

Key Responsibilities

Technical Management

• Lead and manage all technical activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Review and coordinate architectural structural MEP infrastructure and specialist design requirements
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings specifications codes standards and authority requirements
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams consultants subcontractors and suppliers
• Resolve technical issues and provide timely engineering solutions

Design Engineering Coordination

• Review design drawings shop drawings method statements material submittals and technical submissions
• Coordinate between design consultants project teams subcontractors and specialist contractors
• Identify design clashes discrepancies and constructability issues
• Lead design review meetings and ensure timely closure of technical comments
• Support value engineering and design optimization initiatives

Construction Support

• Provide technical support to construction and site teams
• Review construction methodologies and ensure technical feasibility
• Monitor site execution against approved drawings and specifications
• Assist in resolving RFIs technical queries NCRs and site-related technical challenges
• Ensure construction activities align with approved design intent and project requirements

Project Planning Coordination

• Coordinate technical deliverables in line with project milestones and construction schedules
• Monitor design approvals material submissions and technical documentation
• Identify technical risks and potential delays and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with project management procurement commercial quality and construction teams

Quality Compliance

• Ensure technical works comply with project specifications approved designs authority regulations and international standards
• Support QA QC teams in resolving technical issues
• Review and approve technical documentation within delegated authority
• Maintain proper records of design changes approvals and technical decisions

Stakeholder Consultant Management

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for consultants clients authorities subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Attend technical meetings and provide expert advice
• Manage technical coordination with consultants and specialist contractors
• Ensure timely responses to technical queries and approvals

Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop technical and engineering team members
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance
• Promote technical excellence collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective communication between technical construction and project management teams

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Certifications

• Professional certification or membership of a recognized engineering body is preferred.
• Relevant technical or project management certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in a technical management role within a main contractor, developer, or engineering consultancy.
• Strong experience in large‑scale residential, commercial, high‑rise, infrastructure, or mixed‑use construction projects.
• Proven experience in design coordination, construction support, technical problem‑solving, and stakeholder management.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles, and technical standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Knowledge of relevant local authority requirements and international construction standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Navisworks, or other relevant technical software.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and constructability reviews.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and technical documentation processes.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Design and construction coordination
• Problem-solving and decision‑making
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Communication and negotiation
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Team leadership and development
• Attention to detail
• Commercial and cost awareness

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely closure of technical queries and RFIs
• Technical deliverables completed within project timelines
• Reduction in design clashes and technical rework
• Compliance with approved designs and project specifications
• Timely approval of drawings and technical submittals
• Reduction in technical delays and NCRs
• Successful coordination with consultants and project stakeholders
• Contribution to value engineering and cost optimization
• Team productivity and technical performance

Additional Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to work on project sites and travel as required
• Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural construction environment.