Technical Office Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Samaya Investment Company is seeking a Technical Office Manager to lead cross-trade technical coordination for a high-specification cultural and institutional public fit-out project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on Interface & Integration Management, requiring a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues that could impact project timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how specialist systems integrate with architectural finishes and structural elements to ensure seamless execution from design to handover.

This position is for an individual who can review shop drawings from an on-site execution perspective, anticipating challenges related to back boxes, equipment room sizing, and other critical integration points. The Technical Office Manager will be instrumental in ensuring the successful integration of complex audiovisual, security, IT, and environmental control systems within premium architectural environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Interface & Integration Management, owning the Interface Matrix to identify and track all cross-trade integration points, including AV to MEP, IT to ELV, fit-out to structure, and display to lighting.
• Oversee the coordination and integration of specialist systems such as multimedia exhibits, interactive displays, lighting control systems, central BMS, access control, and specialized HVAC systems with tight humidity and temperature tolerances.
• Manage core technical operations, including the review and approval of shop drawings, submittals, and materials.
• Administer the RFI (Request for Information) process and enforce strict revision control across all concurrent design packages.
• Maintain the BIM (Building Information Modeling) federation and proactively detect spatial or sequencing clashes using Navisworks to prevent issues on site.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule the technical office team, comprising draftsmen, BIM modelers, and junior engineers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of dedicated experience in high-specification fit-out projects, specifically within cultural, institutional, or complex public building environments.
• A proven track record of successfully managing complex AV/MEP integration on multi-trade fit-out projects is a critical and non-negotiable requirement.
• Strong familiarity with NFPA, IBC, and environmental standards relevant to sensitive contents, including humidity, temperature, UV, and security requirements.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Interface & Integration Management and Specialist Systems Coordination.
• Proficiency in managing shop drawings, submittals, material approvals, the RFI process, and revision control.
• Skilled in BIM Federation and clash detection using Navisworks.
• Advanced proficiency in software including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and MS Project.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA, IBC, and environmental standards for sensitive contents.
• Demonstrated Systems Thinking, enabling the ability to view and manage integration across multiple trades.
• A Construction-First Approach, consistently evaluating designs for buildability and commissionability.
• Absolute Ownership and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is required; formal Arabic is necessary for authority submissions, while English is used for consultant and specialist coordination.

Work Environment and Logistics

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Work will be office-based with regular site visits to ensure installations align with coordination efforts. Standard working hours will apply, with potential for extension during key integration milestones. Direct weekly progress reporting to the Project Director is expected.