Technical Office Manager
Overall management:
Lead the Egypt overseas technical office operations, including all technical and drafting teams.
Project interface:
Serve as the primary point of contact for UAE project teams, coordinating technical instructions and deliverables.
Monitor project-specific schedules and priorities, ensuring timely and accurate drawing production.
Technical oversight:
Supervise complex technical issues across structural & bridge and utilities & roads teams.
Approve major drawing outputs, ensure compliance with UAE and international standards.
Team leadership:
Establish team structure, roles, and responsibilities.
Mentor and develop mid- and junior-level engineers to enhance technical capability.
Quality and process control:
Implement office-wide drafting standards, workflows, and review procedures.
Ensure all drawings and technical documents meet required quality and accuracy standards.
Requirements
Job special requirements
1. Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering.
2. Experience: Minimum 12–18 years of professional experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong track record of managing engineering or technical drafting teams, preferably in overseas projects or Middle East region.
3. Technical skills: Deep understanding of structural engineering, bridge, underground works, and utilities design. Familiarity with international and UAE codes and standards (Eurocode, BS, AASHTO, DM, RTA, DEWA).
4. Software proficiency: Skilled in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and project management software.
5. Management competencies: Proven leadership, team building, and mentoring skills. Strong communication and coordination abilities in English (written and spoken). Ability to handle multi-disciplinary technical issues and prioritize tasks under tight schedules.
6. Personal attributes: Strategic thinking and decision-making capability. High accountability, proactive problem-solving, and results-oriented mindset. Cultural adaptability and ability to lead a multi-national team.