Program Technical/ Engineering Director

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

This should be a general description of what is expected by someone in this position.

• Monitor the performance of the Design Consultant to ensure the Design correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work requirements.
• Ensure that the Design Consultant(s) has considered the end user's requirements as stated in the statement of requirement.
• Control and manage the Senior Discipline Engineers of the Project Management Team in respect of Design aspects.
• Evaluate and endorse the variation orders/concession request submitted by the Design Consultant(s) for Client's approval.
• Attend all meetings with Design Consultant(s), its sub-consultants, and Client's Meetings.
• Review and comment on all drawings and documents submitted by the Design Consultant(s) and ensure the incorporation of all revisions on all documents.
• Assist, monitor and ensure timely submittals of all documents from the Design Consultant(s) to all government departments until final necessary permits are obtained to proceed with the works to final completion.
• Coordinate with regional / home office for technical support required to ensure the correctness and completeness of the Design.
• Review and report to Client all Design Consultant(s)' monthly reports including area of concern and recommended plans of actions.
• Review the Project Strategy and provide recommendation to Client.
• Prepare questionnaire for pre-qualification of the Construction Contractors, carry out the pre-qualification and recommend a bidders' list.
• Lead PM Disciplines in replying to bidders clarifications, issuing bulletins, and attending technical meetings with bidders during Tender stage.
• Propose alternative materials/systems to improve the Design Operation, Future Maintenance and Construction Cost.
• All Project Documents are controlled, recorded, and filed as per contact requirements.

As part of the Program Core team:

• The objective of this team is to oversee the projects Development in Abu Dhabi with an overall accountability to the successful delivery of these projects.
• Ensure Synergy of operations and applying the same standards across projects.
• Ensure Focused accountability of projects management with the same PMC and team.
• Unify the Project Management approach towards the Projects (gradually).
• Standardize and compile the Project Controls functions (Progress reporting, dashboards, Commercial and Financial reporting, budget overview).
• Integrity of the masterplan from Design and Execution perspectives.
• Review and Advise on the feasibility of design enhancements / Design gaps in coordination with the Consultant (s).
• Act as focal point for communication with Aldar executive team.
• Support and guide Hill / other PMCs projects teams when required.
• Readiness and support for the projects coming in the pipeline till the project team is established and running.
• Review and Advise on the feasibility of design enhancements / Design gaps in coordination with the Consultant (s).
• Ensuring integrity with the Supervision Consultant(s).
• Ad-hoc tasks (strategy development, presentations, feasibility, support during procurement stage in technical queries and technical evaluation).

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

This should be specific requirements of what is required for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• At least fifteen years of design management experience.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of design procedure and design tools is required.
• Registration with Architectural body is highly preferred (e.g., RIBA).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.