Technical Office Manager

Archirodon Group N.V.; Al Dhannah City; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expat package

Job summary

Archirodon is a global EPC contractor with a strong track record in energy, marine, infrastructure, and defense projects, including ADNOC standards and UAE-based EPC execution.

The role focuses on leading the technical office, ensuring compliance with ADNOC specifications, coordinating across PMs, site engineers, and procurement, and delivering high-quality technical submissions on schedule.

Qualifications

• B. Tech / MTech or equivalent in any discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the technical office team, including engineers, draftsmen, and document controllers.
• Review, verify, and approve all technical submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Ensure all technical documents and designs comply with ADNOC standards and Oil & Gas industry regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, and consultants for seamless technical execution.
• Liaise with ADNOC representatives, consultants, and clients for technical approvals and clarifications.
• Monitor and manage design changes, variations, and technical issues to avoid project delays or cost overruns.
• Ensure proper document control, version management, and timely submission of all technical documents.
• Provide periodic technical progress reports to management and project stakeholders.
• Support procurement in material selection, ensuring all materials comply with AVL and ADNOC specifications.

Education

B. Tech / MTech or equivalent

Job description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the technical office team, including engineers, draftsmen, and document controllers.
• Review, verify, and approve all technical submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Ensure all technical documents and designs comply with ADNOC standards and Oil & Gas industry regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, and consultants for seamless technical execution.
• Liaise with ADNOC representatives, consultants, and clients for technical approvals and clarifications.
• Monitor and manage design changes, variations, and technical issues to avoid project delays or cost overruns.
• Ensure proper document control, version management, and timely submission of all technical documents.
• Provide periodic technical progress reports to management and project stakeholders.
• Support procurement in material selection, ensuring all materials comply with approved vendor lists (AVL) and ADNOC specifications.

What you will need to have:

• B. Tech / MTech or equivalent in any discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, EPC/EPCM, or major infrastructure projects, depending on the position.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC projects in the UAE is highly preferred / required.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards, specifications, HSE requirements, project procedures and work practices.
• Previous experience with ADNOC Group companies, such as ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC LNG, ADNOC Drilling, or related ADNOC entities, will be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in EPC projects, preferably involving large-scale oil & gas facilities, offshore/onshore facilities, pipelines, terminals, or associated infrastructure.
• Familiarity with UAE statutory requirements, authority approvals and local regulations relevant to Oil & Gas construction activities.
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural and high-pressure project environment and coordinate effectively with Client, Consultant, Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, execution, quality control, HSE and project schedules relevant to the position.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Previous UAE/GCC project experience is mandatory or highly preferred, depending on the seniority of the position.
• Ability to join the project within a short notice period will be an advantage.
• Excellent command (written and oral) of English

What’s in it for you:

Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive, and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.

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