Senior Technical Manager - Civil Construction

About the role

Meraki Integrated Contracting is looking for a Senior Technical Manager focused on construction and structural engineering projects. The role covers project documentation, compliance, submittals and stakeholder coordination, and reports to the General Manager / Project Director. It suits someone currently working as a Technical Manager who can handle a team of 4-5 people.

Key responsibilities

• Review and comment on pre-qualification documents, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements and other engineering submittals, including architectural, structural and MEP coordination drawings.
• Manage engineering submission logs, RFI logs, rebar call-off logs and material submittal logs so that the approved baseline programme is followed.
• Provide technical input on initial and detailed designs before authority submission and construction.
• Coordinate with consultants, project managers, contractors, planning, commercial, procurement, QA/QC, MEP teams and subcontractors on technical issues.
• Prepare technical packages and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors; support tender evaluation and vendor selection.
• Offer value engineering and alternative material proposals to save costs and shorten duration.
• Make periodic site visits and close RFIs, design discrepancies and technical queries with consultants.
• Support QA/QC requirements and coordinate the handover documents such as as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranty certificates.
• Lead the technical team (engineers, coordinators, draftsmen, BIM resources, document controllers), run coordination meetings and track KPIs and submission status.
• Identify technical risks early, prepare engineering-procurement schedules and support variations, claims and contract clarifications.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of total experience, preferably more than 8 years in the UAE, in commercial, residential or mixed-use buildings, preferably mid-rise or high-rise, with a reputed contracting or real estate developer.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's in Structural Engineering is an added advantage.
• Experience handling multiple projects from design through construction and handover, with no pending submissions.
• Knowledge of UAE authority requirements, including Dubai Municipality, DDA, DCD and RTA.
• Currently working as a Technical Manager and handling a team of 4-5 people.
• Immediate joiner preferred.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on construction experience.
• Problem-solving, decision-making and multi-project management.
• Communication, coordination, negotiation and leadership skills with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and suppliers.