Senior Technical Manager CIVIL (Non IT-Construction i

Position: Senior Technical Manager Meraki Integrated Contracting is seeking a skilled Senior Technical Manager with a heavy focus on construction and structural engineering projects. The responsibilities center on managing project documentation, ensuring compliance, coordinating submittals, and liaising with various stakeholders to maintain project schedules and quality. Key Responsibilities - Responsible for reviewing and providing technical comments on PQD / Pre-Qualification Documents, Material Submittals, Technical Compliance Statements, Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Method Statements and other Engineering Submittals. - Reviewing and commenting on Architectural, Structural and MEP coordination drawings, including Rebar Shop Drawings and BBS. - Managing and monitoring Engineering Submission Logs, Material Submittal Logs, Shop Drawing Logs, RFI Logs and Rebar Call-Off Logs, ensuring compliance with the approved baseline programme. - Reviewing initial and detailed design drawings and providing necessary technical inputs prior to authority submission and construction. - Coordinating with Consultants, Project Managers, Construction Teams, Planning, QS/Commercial, Procurement, QA/QC, MEP Teams and Subcontractors for timely resolution of technical issues. - Responsible for preparing and reviewing Technical Packages / Technical Compliance Documents for submission to the Procurement team for Contractor, Supplier and Subcontractor finalization. - Evaluating the technical capabilities, previous experience, compliance and suitability of proposed suppliers and subcontractors. - Providing technical support to the Procurement and Commercial teams during tender evaluation, techno-commercial review and subcontractor/vendor selection. - Providing Value Engineering, alternative material proposals and innovative technical solutions to achieve cost savings, improve constructability and reduce project duration without compromising quality. - Conducting periodical site visits to monitor technical compliance, review construction issues and provide practical technical solutions to the Project / Construction Team. - Coordinating with Consultants and Project Teams for timely closure of RFI, technical queries, design discrepancies, consultant comments and site technical issues. - Monitoring technical deliverables and ensuring there is no critical technical submission pending that may affect procurement, construction progress or project completion. - Reviewing and supporting Method Statements, ITPs, QA/QC requirements and technical quality documentation in coordination with the QA/QC Department. - Coordinating with the Technical / Engineering team to ensure timely preparation and submission of As-Built Drawings, O&M Manuals, Testing & Commissioning Documents, Warranty/Guarantee Certificates and other handing-over documents. - Leading and managing the Technical Team, including Technical Engineers, Technical Coordinators, Draftsmen, BIM/Engineering resources and Document Controllers, as applicable. - Conducting regular technical coordination meetings with the team and monitoring KPI, targets, submission status and pending actions. - Preparing and maintaining Engineering / Procurement interface schedules and coordinating with Planning and Procurement teams to ensure technical approvals are aligned with the project baseline programme. - Identifying technical risks, design coordination issues and potential delays at an early stage and taking necessary corrective actions. - Ensuring all technical activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract documents, applicable UAE regulations, international standards and company quality requirements. - Supporting the Project / Commercial team with technical inputs related to Variations, Claims, Contract requirements and technical scope clarification. - Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise critical technical deliverables based on project programme and construction requirements. - Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to effectively deal with Clients, Consultants, Authorities, Subcontractors, Suppliers and internal departments. - Candidate should have strong technical knowledge, problem-solving capability, decision-making skills and hands-on construction experience. - Reporting to General Manager / Project Director, as applicable. Benefits Why Join Us? You'll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities include reviewing and providing technical comments on PQD / Pre-Qualification Documents, Material Submittals, Technical Compliance Statements, Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Method Statements and other Engineering Submittals; reviewing and commenting on Architectural, Structural and MEP coordination drawings including Rebar Shop Drawings and BBS; managing and monitoring Engineering Submission Logs, Material Submittal Logs, Shop Drawing Logs, RFI Logs and Rebar Call-Off Logs to align with the approved baseline programme; reviewing initial and detailed design drawings and providing technical inputs prior to authority submission and construction; coordinating with Consultants, Project Managers, Construction Teams, Planning, QS/Commercial, Procurement, QA/QC, MEP Teams and Subcontractors for timely technical issue resolution; preparing and reviewing Technical Packages / Technical Compliance Documents for Procurement finalization; evaluating supplier/subcontractor technical capabilities and compliance; providing technical support during tender evaluation and subcontractor/vendor selection; delivering Value Engineering and innovative technical solutions for cost savings and constructability; conducting site visits to monitor technical compliance and resolve construction issues; coordinating with Consultants and project teams to close RFIs, design discrepancies and site technical issues; monitoring technical deliverables to avoid pending submissions that delay procurement or construction; reviewing QA/QC requirements and technical quality documentation; coordinating submission of As-Built Drawings, O&M Manuals, Testing & Commissioning Documents, warranty certificates and handover documents; leading and managing the Technical Team (Technical Engineers, Coordinators, Draftsmen, BIM/Engineering resources, Document Controllers); conducting regular technical coordination meetings and tracking KPI and submission status; preparing Engineering / Procurement interface schedules and aligning with project baseline; identifying technical risks and proposing corrective actions; ensuring activities comply with drawings, specifications, contract documents, UAE regulations, international standards and quality requirements; supporting Variations, Claims and technical scope clarification for Projects/Commercial teams.