Technical Manager - Office-Based - Construction

TALENTS TIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTS TIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING in Dubai seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function across multiple construction projects. Office-based role coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are technically compliant, buildable and delivered efficiently.

Responsibilities include reviewing IFC/shop drawings, coordinating with consultants, clients and subcontractors, ensuring UAE code compliance, and driving constructability, value engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/architectural/structural engineering or related field.
• Strong UAE construction experience preferred.
• Proven track record in senior technical leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Department across multiple projects.
• Coordinate Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEP and other disciplines.
• Review and approve IFC drawings, shop drawings, submittals, method statements and RFIs.
• Ensure compliance with UAE codes, regulations and contracts; drive constructability and value engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture/Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

HIRING TECHNICAL MANAGER - Office-Based CONSTRUCTION Location Dubai UAE Industry Construction Main Contracting Work Type Full-Time Office-BasedWe are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function for a well-established contracting company in Dubai This is a senior office-based position responsible for managing technical activities across multiple construction projects coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensuring projects are technically compliant buildable and delivered efficiently

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Technical Department across multiple projects Coordinate Architectural Structural Civil MEP and other engineering disciplines Review and approve IFC drawings shop drawings material submittals method statements and RFIs Lead technical coordination with consultants clients subcontractors and suppliers Identify and resolve technical issues before they impact construction cost or schedule Ensure compliance with UAE building codes authority requirements project specifications and contracts Review design changes technical proposals and value engineering opportunities Support project teams with constructability reviews and technical solutions Establish technical procedures workflows and documentation standards Monitor technical submissions approvals and design deliverables across projects Lead mentor and develop technical engineers coordinators architects and draftsmen Provide technical reports recommendations and updates to senior management Participate in tender reviews and provide technical input during pre-construction and planning stages

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering or related field.
• 12–18+ years of experience in construction / main contracting.
• Strong UAE construction experience is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in a Technical Manager / Head of Technical / Technical Director position.
• Strong experience with building construction projects, preferably high‑rise, residential, commercial or mixed‑use developments.
• Excellent knowledge of IFC drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of UAE codes, regulations and authority approval processes.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong consultant, client and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Experience with BIM / Revit / AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.