Technical Office Manager

About the role Al Qahera Contracting L.L.C (AQC) is a leading construction company based in Dubai, UAE, delivering high-value infrastructure and building projects across the region. We are seeking an experienced **Technical Office Manager** with a minimum of 20 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry to oversee and lead our technical office operations, documentation management, and engineering coordination functions. Key responsibilities * Lead and manage the technical office team including engineers, draftsmen, and document controllers * Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and RFIs * Coordinate between design consultants, project management teams, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure technical alignment * Manage the full document control lifecycle including version control, distribution logs, and archiving * Review and approve technical specifications, bills of quantities, and material approval requests * Monitor and report on engineering progress, technical deviations, and design change orders * Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, consultant instructions, and contract technical obligations * Interface with clients, consultants, and authorities on all technical matters * Develop and maintain the master technical document register and drawing issue schedule * Mentor and develop junior technical office staff and engineers Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred) * Minimum 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 8 years in a senior technical office or engineering management role * Deep knowledge of construction documentation standards, contract administration, and project delivery methods * Proven experience managing technical offices on large-scale projects (residential, commercial, or infrastructure) * Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera P6, and MS Project * Excellent command of technical English; Arabic is an advantage * Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, or other UAE authority submission requirements * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * UAE driving license preferred Work Location: In person