Technical Manager – Ruwais | High-Security Construction

Brainstorm Headhunting Specialist; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainstorm Headhunting Specialist is seeking a Technical Manager for a major high-security construction project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. The role centers on leading technical management, design coordination, and construction-stage engineering activities, interfacing with design teams, consultants, and project management.

The successful candidate will oversee IFC drawings, RFIs, technical queries, and ensure alignment with project specs, standards, and contractual requirements, including BIM and CDE

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of construction/building experience is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills necessary for cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Experience as Technical Manager, Design Manager, or Engineering Manager preferred.
• Proven track record coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and design coordination across the project.
• Act as the key interface between designers, consultants, construction teams, and management.
• Manage design changes and ensure information is issued per construction needs.
• Oversee BIM coordination and use of the Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical coordination

Problem-solving

Discipline coordination

Tools

BIM

CDE platforms

Job description

Technical Manager – Ruwais | High-Security Construction

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager for a major, high-profile building project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, involving the construction and reinforcement of highly secure structures.

The successful candidate will lead the project's technical management, design coordination, and construction-stage engineering activities, acting as the key interface between the design team, construction team, consultants, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical and design coordination activities across the project.
• Act as the key technical interface between designers, consultants, construction teams, and project management.
• Manage technical coordination throughout the construction and Design & Build stages.
• Review and coordinate IFC drawings, technical submittals, RFIs, and technical queries.
• Resolve technical and design issues in coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines.
• Manage design changes and ensure technical information is issued in line with construction requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants and design teams to obtain timely approvals.
• Oversee BIM coordination and ensure effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Support construction teams in resolving technical issues and maintaining project progress.
• Lead technical meetings, coordination sessions, and design reviews.
• Ensure technical deliverables comply with project specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Support project management with technical risk identification and resolution.
• Coordinate technical documentation throughout construction and handover.

Candidate Requirements

• 15–20 years of overall construction/building experience.
• Strong experience working for a main contractor on major projects.
• Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Design Manager, or Engineering Manager.
• Minimum 10 years of technical coordination, RFIs, and technical queries experience.
• Minimum 10 years of IFC drawings and design coordination experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience using/managing BIM and CDE platforms.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on mission-critical or high-security building projects.
• Strong knowledge of Design & Build projects and construction-stage technical coordination.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Experience with BIM and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
• Previous experience on large, complex, and fast-track building projects preferred.
• Middle East experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills.