Technical Manager
Road/highway construction
TechnicalManager-Roads&Infra
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“Technical Manager - Roads & Infra at Technical Manager. Skills: Technical Leadership, Engineering Oversight, Contract Compliance. Lead and manage technical and engineering oversight functions. Ensure Contractor's designs comply with contract requirements”
Industry & Context.
Resolution of interface issues; Identify potential technical issues; Recommend corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Minimum 20-25 years of experience in road, highway, and bridge projects, significant exposure to construction supervision and/or PMC roles, Proven experience managing or overseeing large D&B contractors on major transportation infrastructure projects, background in bridges, interchanges, pavement systems, and earthworks, In‑depth knowledge of highway and bridge construction practices, Ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams, Familiarity with international standards and Saudi Arabia/GCC technical standards
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or above, Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional registration
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage technical and engineering oversight functions
Ensure Contractor's designs comply with contract requirements
Ensure Contractor's construction methods comply with contract requirements
Ensure Contractor's materials comply with contract requirements
Ensure Contractor's execution comply with contract requirements
Review and assess Contractor’s technical submissions
Provide technical direction and clarification
Lead technical coordination with Construction Contractor
Oversee quality assurance and quality control systems
Review non‑conformance reports
Support audits and inspections
Review Contractor‑proposed designs or design changes
Participate in value engineering
Support identification and mitigation of technical risks
Ensure technical aspects comply with HSE requirements
Monitor technical progress against baselines
Identify potential technical issues
Ensure consistent application of technical standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interface closely with discipline leads; Lead technical coordination with the Construction Contractor; Participate in technical meetings; Participate in design reviews; Resolution of interface issues between different work packages and stakeholders; Promote effective communication and coordination within the PMC and with external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
Manage technical teams, Monitor technical progress against approved baselines, Contribute to monthly progress reports, Evaluate technical implications of variations, Evaluate technical implications of claims, Evaluate technical implications of change orders
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview ## Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Manager shall lead and manage all technical and engineering oversight functions on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a major road/highway construction project. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Contractor’s designs, construction methods, materials, and execution comply with contract requirements, applicable standards, approvals, and best engineering practices, while supporting successful delivery in terms of quality, safety, cost, and schedule. ## Your role ## **Technical Leadership & Oversight** * Act as the overall technical authority within the PMC team for highway, interchange, and bridge works, including earthworks, pavements, drainage, structures, and associated utilities. * Review, assess, and provide recommendations on the Contractor’s technical submissions, including: * Design deliverables (where applicable). * Construction methodologies and temporary works. * Sequence of works and traffic management schemes. * Ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, approved drawings, and relevant international and local standards (e.g. AASHTO, Eurocodes, Saudi Arabian local road authority standards). **Contractor Supervision & Interface** * Provide technical direction and clarification to the Construction Supervision Team and interface closely with discipline leads (roads, structures, utilities, geotechnical, QA/QC). * Lead technical coordination with the Construction Contractor, method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and design changes. * Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and resolution of interface issues between different work packages and stakeholders. **Quality Assurance & Compliance** * Oversee the implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems on site, ensuring construction activities meet the specified technical and performance criteria. * Review non‑conformance reports (NCRs
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