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Technical Manager - Aldar FW

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Technical Manager (Villa)

LOCATION

Abu Dhabi, UAE

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Director, the Technical Manager will be required to provide input to the senior management on the technical aspects of design delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of their assigned services and/or project component, for the duration of the Services. The Technical Manager will work in coordination with the project management team to ensure the project's design stage objectives are met.

project description

As a member of our Project Management Consultant (PMC) team, the Technical Manager will be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth.  This includes developing essential infrastructure like transportation networks and utilities, alongside public spaces that improve connectivity throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Technical Manager will play a role in shaping thriving communities through the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities. Furthermore, the Technical Manager will be crucial in feeding into the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects.  In short, this PMC role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSupport all aspects of the Villa and infrastructure design production process to ensure the overall design is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of program’s strategic objectivesAssist the management team in the preparation of a detailed project plan, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the Villa and infrastructure design phases of the programProvide technical input day-to-day infrastructure design activities and actively participate in the design team meetingsEnsure that all Villa and infrastructure design related project KPIs, targets, directions and instructions are communicated to all relevant project stakeholders in a clear and timely mannerProvide status reporting regarding infrastructure design milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadershipParticipate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholdersAct as an internal quality control check for the infrastructure design documentationEnsure that the technical aspects of designs are compliant to current UAE legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriateManage technical issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline programResolve technical challenges by finding innovative solutions whilst controlling the costsManaging technical changes to the project scope in alignment with the established change management proceduresCapture and share lessons learned to improve projects across the portfolioEffectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, within the project team, the Client organisation, and across other projectsEXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEHas a proven track record in design and a deep knowledge of safety standards.Oversees technical quality assessments and maintains comprehensive project documentation in accordance with established procedures.Confirms that the technical solution meets client requirements and expectations.Works closely with project team to validate project methodologies and review project outputsBSc, engineering, architecture or equivalent.Minimum of 15 years overall experienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar roleMinimum of 5 years working in Middle EastExcellent report writing and communication skillsUser of MS OfficeExhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholdersA high standard of spoken and written English, Arabic speaking advantageous.COMPETENCIESLeadershipEnergeticMotivatedDynamicInterpersonal and communication skillsAccepts responsibilityPlanning & organisingHSE Awareness