Technical Office Manager - Architectural

Job Opportunity: Technical Office Manager - Architectural

Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full Time

We are searching for a Technical Office Manager with a strong architectural background and extensive leadership and technical expertise in large building projects. The successful candidate will lead the technical office team, oversee preparation and review of execution drawings, and ensure integrated engineering coordination among multiple disciplines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Direct and lead the technical office team across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Review and verify shop drawings before consultant submission.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP works, resolving any technical conflicts.
• Follow up technical approvals with consultants ensuring schedules remain unaffected.
• Prepare and monitor material submittals, method statements, and RFIs.
• Review BOQ schedules to confirm alignment with drawings and technical specifications.
• Provide technical support to the project manager and site execution teams.
• Produce regular technical reports for senior management.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings and technical specifications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in contracting or real estate development companies.
• Proven expertise in managing technical offices and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Previous experience in tower, hotel, residential complex, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong ability in dealing with consultants, managing drawing approvals, material approvals, and technical correspondence.
• Good knowledge of project contracts, technical specifications, and engineering documentation control procedures.

Required Software Skills:

• Advanced level of Revit and BIM
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• Primavera P6
• Bluebeam Revu or any professional PDF plan review software
• Microsoft Excel

Core Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership in managing engineering teams, task allocation, and performance monitoring.
• High accuracy in reviewing drawings, identifying errors and conflicts.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and coordination with consultants, clients, and project teams.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and work under large project requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and capability.