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About the Role

RAWAJ, a leading Saudi contractor specializing in high-quality large-scale residential projects, is seeking a Technical Manager- Residential Projects to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading and managing all technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring engineering excellence, design coordination, technical compliance, and successful project delivery. The Technical Manager serves as a key link between design consultants, project teams, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical management of multiple construction projects from design review through project completion.
• Review, evaluate, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, material submittals, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local building regulations, international engineering standards, and quality requirements.
• Manage design coordination meetings and oversee the resolution of design clashes and engineering conflicts.
• Review and monitor shop drawings, RFIs, method statements, value engineering proposals, and technical submissions.
• Support project planning by providing technical guidance during tendering, procurement, construction, and project handover.
• Collaborate closely with construction, commercial, procurement, and planning teams to ensure technical alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate construction methodologies and recommend engineering solutions that optimize cost, quality, and project timelines.
• Monitor technical risks and ensure timely resolution of engineering challenges affecting project delivery.
• Lead technical reporting and provide regular updates to senior management regarding engineering progress, risks, and key project milestones.
• Mentor and develop technical teams while promoting engineering best practices and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in technical management, engineering management, or design management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably residential, commercial, mixed-use, or hospitality developments.
• Strong background in design coordination, engineering review, technical compliance, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methodologies, engineering standards, local building regulations, and quality management systems.
• Experience reviewing technical submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, and value engineering proposals.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project documentation, and technical project lifecycle management.
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, developers, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in engineering software and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Company Overview

RAWAJ is a prominent Saudi contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality, large-scale residential projects across Saudi Arabia. This role is based in Riyadh and offers an opportunity to contribute to significant developments within the region.