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About the Role

Emcotech Arabia is seeking an experienced Technical Office Manager (MEP) to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to leading the technical function across projects, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and timely delivery from design through to handover. The Technical Office Manager will oversee the MEP technical office and guide a team of engineers and draftsmen.

The successful candidate will coordinate critical aspects such as shop drawings and material submittals, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements. This is a full-time opportunity within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP technical office team, including engineers, coordinators, and draftsmen, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of all MEP shop drawings, as-built drawings, and combined services drawings.
• Manage the submission, tracking, and approval process for material submittals, technical submittals, and compliance statements.
• Review project specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and contract documents to ensure adherence to technical requirements.
• Coordinate MEP services with civil, structural, and architectural disciplines to identify and resolve clashes and interface issues.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and technical correspondence with consultants and clients.
• Ensure alignment of design documentation with site execution realities and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Provide technical input and quantity verification support to planning, procurement, and Quantity Surveying (QS) teams.
• Ensure adherence to Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project quality standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Report on progress, technical challenges, and resolutions to senior management and client representatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in MEP contracting.
• At least 3 years of experience specifically in a Technical Office Management role.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and Navisworks.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems, design coordination principles, and construction sequencing.
• Strong command of project specifications, relevant codes, and industry standards.
• PMP or a recognized technical/management certification is considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and Navisworks.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication abilities.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading a technical team and requires a minimum of 10 years of overall experience, with at least 3 years in a Technical Office Management capacity within MEP contracting.