About the Technical Office Manager Position

We as Sasel Saudi are looking for the Technical Office Manager who will hold the responsibility for and management of all design reviews, processes, and procedures. Manage and Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering and design review team for project construction. The Technical Office Manager will lead and manage Procurement, Project Planning and Contracts Management teams as well while coordinating and liaising with stake holders on all projects related budgets, managerial & design review decisions during the project's life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  
• Act as a central point of contact for Project Director, providing guidance and support as needed.
  
• Coordination of all engineering design submittals,
  
• Review technical submissions and design layouts as well as material submittals,
  
• Work closely with internal teams to standardize project delivery methodologies and best practices.
  
• Lead Department Heads and engineers by delegating work according to specialism, project priorities, technical challenges and contractual milestones.
  
• Plan and maintain project budgets and schedule planning activities with team and managers.
  
• Implement project review processes to assess performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics.
  
• Analyze project data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance service delivery.
  
• Attend progress and technical meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals.
  
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors or payment appreciations and change orders.
  
• Supervise the review and approvals of shop drawings, Material Submittals with respect to the project Specification and Standards.
  
• Review construction schedule during the progress of site works.
  
• Review List of Deliverables (Submittal of Drawings, design and Materials).
  
• Liaise with the Project Director on the performance measures related to the technical part.
  
• Review proposed sub-contractor(s) associated with the various engineering packages.
  
• Review of subcontractors' invoices, when required for technical assistance.
  
• Documenting project issues/conditions.
  
• Maintaining organized and detailed project records.
  

Requirements

• BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering,
  
• A proven track record in major projects at least 3 years of experience as a Technical Office Manager or relevant positions,
  
• Proficiency in Auto CAD and Revit software for creating technical drawings and 3D models.
  
• A robust understanding of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
  
• Minimum 12 years of experience in technical office engineering roles for construction projects,
  
• GCC experience is a MUST, with particular emphasis on work conducted within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  
• Full knowledge of all project cycles and stages,
  
• Excellent communication and influencing skills,
  
• Excellent spoken and written English,
  
• Excellent skills on technical writing,
  
• Highly collaborative and able to work across a variety of stakeholders,
  
• Detail orientated, able to lead, manage and coordinate functions,
  
• Excellent negotiating and project planning skills,
  
• Good understanding of construction contracts.