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Job Description
Medium size construction company looking for Technical Office Manager.
Reported to : Technical office Director
Summary
- Provides technical and administrative information to IEC staff working on a project and liaises with the Project Manager, Site Manager and IEC General Manager to ensure that the work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
- Regularly works alongside the Project Manager to update project tenders/submittals, contracts, time delivery schedules and project financial documentation to ensure the delivery of projects on time and within budget as well as maintaining healthy cash flow levels for IEC and for the financing of the project till its successful completion.
- Negotiates contractual terms and deals with suppliers, contractors, Clients … etc. if/when problems arise.Communicates problems/concerns to IEC Senior Management.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Preparing technical and material submittals.
- Planning and maintaining project budget and schedule planning.
- Supervising and reviewing the preparations of construction method statements with construction personnel.
- Attending progress meetings, discussing and suggesting technical proposals.
- Taking part in the project management review and risk management review.
- Coordinating between the construction and engineering teams ensuring that the construction requirements are conveyed to the engineering teams and that the engineering deliverables satisfy the construction requirements.
- Managing the cost analysis and cost control of site activities.
- Coordinating with quantity surveyors or payment appreciations and change orders.
- Taking part in selection process of subcontractors and suppliers for projects.Reviewing subcontractors' invoices.
- Following up with subcontractors during negotiations and offer award or subcontract terms, performance and payments.
- Taking part in the contractual aspect of projects.
- Documenting project issues/conditions.
- Maintaining organised and detailed records and documents of all projects (i.e. working drawings, quantity surveying, purchase orders … etc) and coordinating with different teams to get these documents issued.
- Close monitoring of IEC staff, contractors, consultants and suppliers’ activities.Ensuring project delivery is on time and within budget.
- Checking the quality of the work executed.
- Planning and preparing project paperwork and updating it regularly in liaison with the Project Manager.
- Handling the finish works to the QC.
- Implementing and solving technical problems that arise.
- Controlling and maintaining the safe, smooth progress of construction works.
- Communicating projects’ progress and problems/risks/concerns to IEC Senior Management.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering or related.
- 10 years’ experience in the Construction and Engineering industry.
- Extensive experience in operations, design, engineering, site works, construction/site management, project evaluation and technical office management.
- Strong track record of successfully completed projects of all types and sizes i.e. of hospitality, infrastructure and industrial nature.Strong knowledge of ISO Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability Regulations.
Key Skills and Pre-requisites - Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent business and technical writing.
- Strong organisational, problem solving, negotiation and analytical skills.Capable of leading teams and managing conflicts.
- Strong client/stakeholder management skills.
- Capable of managing cross functional teams and multiple projects.
- Capable of reading drawings and schematics.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and internet.
- Familiar with AutoCAD.
- Experience in working with multiple discipline projects i.e. industrial, infrastructure and hospitality.
- In-depth, current technical engineering knowledge.
- Ability to work across cultural and organisational boundaries and deliver under pressure.
- Second language (English) is highly desirable.
- Licensed engineer.
- Obtains a driving license.
