Technical Head - Engineering Manager

SupportFinity™; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

General Contractor (L&T) seeks a Technical Head to provide overall technical leadership for delivery of a high-rise project in Mumbai. You will guide civil, finishing, and MEP teams, review Employer's Requirements, and manage shop drawings, submittals, and technical coordination across trades.

You will drive adoption of BIM/digital tools, ensure safety and quality, and present progress to senior management while coordinating with Owners, Consultants, PMC/PQS, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in construction with leadership on high-rise projects (60+ floors).
• Deep expertise in high-rise construction technologies, formwork, concrete, and MEP integration.
• Familiar with regulatory frameworks (Mumbai/MHADA/BMC) and Fire NOC processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of BIM and digital construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive physical delivery of the project with safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Lead preparation and coordination of shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and coordination drawings.
• Coordinate technical submittals, approvals, and documentation with owners/consultants.
• Mentor engineers and site teams to foster technical excellence and safety culture.
• Steer BIM model development from LOD 300 to LOD 500 and integrate with project schedule.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, and subcontractors through weekly reviews.

Skills

Leadership

BIM coordination

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Problem solving

Safety management

High-rise construction

Regulatory awareness

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PMI/RICS experience (advantage)

Tools

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

The Technical Head shall act as a representative of General Contractor (L&T) and shall be responsible for providing overall technical leadership and coordination for successful delivery of the project.

The scope shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Ensure physical delivery of the project as per contractual commitments, maintaining highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Drive adoption of global best practices in high-rise construction technology and project execution.
• Guide execution teams in civil, finishing, and MEP disciplines to achieve time-bound, safe, and quality completion.
• Design & Technical Management
• Review and interpret all technical documents including Employer’s Requirements, tender drawings, GFC drawings, and specifications.
• Lead preparation, coordination, and submission of shop drawings, construction details, fabrication drawings, and coordination drawings.
• Coordinate technical submittals, approvals, and documentation.
• Arrange and submit all technical submittals (materials, samples, approvals, mock-ups).
• Identify discrepancies in specifications/drawings; generate RFIs and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop innovative solutions and generate construction details as required to resolve site issues.
• Present technical progress reports and solutions to senior management.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Act as the primary technical representative of the General Contractor with Owners, Consultants (Structural, Architectural, MEP, Vertical Transport, HVAC, STP, OWC, etc.), PMC/PQS, and specialized trade contractors as well as Nominated Sub-contractor, Lower Teir Contractor etc.
• Coordinate internally with planning, procurement, execution heads, and support functions (safety, P&M, construction methodology).
• Conduct and lead weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors (finishing, MEP, specialized trades).
• Attend management review meetings with PMC/Owner’s representatives and consultants.

BIM & Digital Integration

• Steering BIM model development (LOD 300 → LOD 500) ensuring accurate coordination across disciplines.
• Integrate BIM with the Integrated Project Delivery Schedule and highlight early warnings of delay/disruption to stakeholders.

Subcontractor & Package Management

• Assist Owner’s Consultant in preparing bid documents for Nominated Subcontractor (NSC) packages (RFP, ITB, NIT, BOQs, specifications, T&Cs).
• Vet bid documents for completeness, suitability, and technical compliance.
• Evaluate NSC bids to identify technical inconsistencies, deviations, or non-compliance with RFP requirements.
• Guide General Contractor for procurement of direct specialized sub-work packages to ensure suitability and timely delivery.

Quality, Safety & Productivity

• Prepare and implement the Project Quality Plan and support implementation of the Project Safety Plan.
• Review and improve work method statements for enhanced labour productivity and equipment efficiency.
• Conduct periodic audits and enforce corrective measures where progress, safety, or quality falls behind benchmarks.

Reporting & Escalation

• Provide technical reports, status updates, and recommendations to senior management.
• Flag risks, delays, or disruptions with mitigation strategies.
• Execute any other related tasks assigned by management.

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor and develop engineers and site teams.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, safety, and accountability.
• Promote adoption of digital tools (BIM, project monitoring software) for better control.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 15–20 years of experience in construction, with at least 10 years in leadership roles on high-rise projects (60+ floors).
• Deep expertise in high-rise construction technologies, high strength concrete, structural system, advanced formwork, as well as integration between MEP, Finishing and Various Trades of works.
• Aqauanited with knowledge of Mumbai’s regulatory framework (BMC, MHADA, MOEF, fire approvals, etc.) to support the Owner / their consultant for obtain Fire NOC and Occupation Certificate for the Building Completion.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM, digital construction tools, and project management software.
• Leadership in driving safety, quality, and productivity at site.