Technical Manager - ELV & Fire Alarm Systems

Estithmar Holding; Lusail; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

CESCO in Qatar seeks an experienced Technical Manager (ELV & Fire Alarm Systems) to lead engineering activities across complex construction projects. You will oversee design reviews, system integration, testing, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with local authorities and international standards.

The role requires 8–12 years of ELV and Fire Alarm experience, with GCC exposure preferred. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to deliver robust life-safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years specializing in ELV and Fire Alarm Systems engineering.
• Experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, airport, governmental, military, mixed-use, and data center projects.
• GCC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design reviews, technical submittals, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and technical approvals.
• Manage technical coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Oversee Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems engineering reviews, calculations, layouts, and authority approvals.
• Support Testing & Commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, handover, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local authority requirements, and international standards.

Skills

ELV Systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Life Safety Systems

System Integration

CCTV Systems

Access Control Systems

Data Center Infrastructure

NFPA Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

MS Project

MS Visio

ERP Systems

Job description

CESCO is looking for a Technical Manager - (ELV & Fire Alarm Systems) to join our team in Qatar.

We are seeking an experienced technical professional with strong expertise in ELV, Fire Alarm, and Life Safety Systems engineering to lead technical activities across complex construction and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering leadership, design reviews, technical approvals, system integration, testing and commissioning support, authority compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering and design reviews, technical submittals, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and technical approvals.
• Manage technical coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• CCTV Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Structured Cabling & Network Infrastructure
• Data Centers & ICT Systems
• PA/BGM Systems
• Nurse Call Systems
• Central Battery Systems
• Parking Management Systems
• GRMS Systems
• Lead Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems engineering reviews, cause and effect matrix preparation, calculations, layouts, and authority approvals.
• Support Testing & Commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, demonstrations, handover, and technical issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local authority requirements, and international standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years specializing in ELV and Fire Alarm Systems engineering.
• Experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, airport, governmental, military, mixed-use, and data center projects.
• GCC experience is preferred.

Technical Expertise:

• Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems
• CCTV & Access Control Systems
• Structured Cabling & Networking
• Data Center Infrastructure
• System Integration
• Authority Approvals
• NFPA Standards

Software Skills:

• AutoCAD
• Revit (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• ERP Systems

Certifications:

• NFPA Certification (Preferred)
• PMP Certification (Advantage)
• Manufacturer Certifications in Fire Alarm or ELV Systems (Preferred)