Technical Manager - Roads & Infra
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About the Role
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 (.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the overall technical authority within the PMC team for highway, interchange, and bridge works
- Review, assess, and provide recommendations on the Contractor's technical submissions
- Provide technical direction and clarification to the Construction Supervision Team
- Lead technical coordination with the Construction Contractor
- Oversee implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems on site
- Review non conformance reports, corrective actions, and technical concessions
- Support identification and mitigation of technical risks
- Monitor technical progress and contribute to monthly progress reports
Requirements
- Extensive experience in highway, interchange, and bridge works including earthworks, pavements, drainage, and structures
- Experience in reviewing contractor technical submissions and ensuring compliance with standards
- Knowledge of international and local standards (e.g., AASHTO, Eurocodes, Saudi Arabian standards)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to manage technical risks and interface with multiple disciplines
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Role 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.
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, construction methodologies, temporary works, and sequence of works.
- 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), corrective actions, and technical concessions raised by the Contractor.
- Support audits and inspections related to materials, workmanship, and construction processes, particularly for critical elements such as bridges and structures.
Design & Constructability Review
- Review Contractor proposed designs or design changes to ensure constructability, compliance with scope, safety during construction and operation, and whole life performance.
- Participate in value engineering and technical optimization exercises without compromising safety, quality, or contractual obligations.
Risk, Safety & Technical Assurance
- Support identification and mitigation of technical risks, constructability risks, and interface risks associated with road and bridge works.
- Ensure technical aspects of construction methods comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements, including temporary works and traffic management.
- Contribute to risk assessments, method reviews, and safety in design considerations.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor technical progress against approved baselines and contribute to monthly progress reports from a technical perspective.
- Identify potential technical issues that may impact schedule, cost, or performance, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the Project Manager in evaluating technical implications of variations, claims, and change orders.
Team Management & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to PMC discipline engineers and inspectors.
- Ensure consistent application of technical standards and PMC procedures across all site teams.
- Promote effective communication and coordination within the PMC and with external stakeholders.
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