Technical Manager Roads & Infra

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 Contractors 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 Contractors 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 nonconformance 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 (where applicable)

• Review Contractorproposed designs or design changes to ensure:
  • Constructability and compliance with scope.
  • Safety during construction and operation.
  • Wholelife performance and durability.
• 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.

About you

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (Masters degree or above preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration preferred.
• Minimum 20-25 years of experience in road highway and bridge projects with significant exposure to construction supervision and/or PMC roles.
• Proven experience managing or overseeing large D&B contractors on major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in bridges interchanges pavement systems and earthworks.
• Indepth knowledge of highway and bridge construction practices.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with international standards and Saudi Arabia/GCC technical standards.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

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