Position title
Technical Manager – Ruwais | High-Security Construction
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Construction
Base Salary
AED25000-AED30000
Date posted
September 11, 2026

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We are hiring an experienced Technical Manager for a major high-profile high-security construction project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.

📍 Location: Ruwais, Abu Dhabi
💰 Salary: AED 25,000–30,000/month
🎯 Experience: 15–20 years construction/building experience
🏗️ Key Requirement: 5+ years mission-critical/high-security building projects
📐 Expertise: Technical Management, Design Coordination, IFC Drawings, RFIs & Technical Queries
💻 BIM/CDE: 10+ years required
🏠 Accommodation: Provided

Main contractor experience is strongly required. Immediate joiners are preferred.

If you meet the requirements, apply with your updated CV and include your current salary, expected salary, notice period, high-security project experience, and CICPA status.

Apply now to be considered.

Description

Technical Manager – Ruwais | High-Security Construction

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager for a major, high-profile building project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, involving the construction and reinforcement of highly secure structures.

The successful candidate will lead the project's technical management, design coordination, and construction-stage engineering activities, acting as the key interface between the design team, construction team, consultants, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage technical and design coordination activities across the project.
  • Act as the key technical interface between designers, consultants, construction teams, and project management.
  • Manage technical coordination throughout the construction and Design & Build stages.
  • Review and coordinate IFC drawings, technical submittals, RFIs, and technical queries.
  • Resolve technical and design issues in coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Manage design changes and ensure technical information is issued in line with construction requirements.
  • Coordinate with consultants and design teams to obtain timely approvals.
  • Oversee BIM coordination and ensure effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE).
  • Support construction teams in resolving technical issues and maintaining project progress.
  • Lead technical meetings, coordination sessions, and design reviews.
  • Ensure technical deliverables comply with project specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Support project management with technical risk identification and resolution.
  • Coordinate technical documentation throughout construction and handover.

Candidate Requirements

  • 15–20 years of overall construction/building experience.
  • Strong experience working for a main contractor on major projects.
  • Proven experience as a Technical Manager, Design Manager, or Engineering Manager.
  • Minimum 10 years of technical coordination, RFIs, and technical queries experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of IFC drawings and design coordination experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience using/managing BIM and CDE platforms.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience on mission-critical or high-security building projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Design & Build projects and construction-stage technical coordination.
  • Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
  • Experience with BIM and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
  • Previous experience on large, complex, and fast-track building projects preferred.
  • Middle East experience is an advantage.
  • Strong leadership, communication, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills.