Technical Office Manager - MEP

We are seeking an experienced Technical Office MEP Manager to lead and oversee all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) technical office activities for the Alexandria Raml Tram Development Project. The role involves managing technical submittals, shop drawings, material approvals, design coordination, quantity surveying, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong MEP technical office management experience, preferably gained on tramway, railway, metro, or other transportation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage all MEP Technical Office activities throughout the project lifecycle.

* Review, coordinate, and approve MEP shop drawings, coordinated drawings, and technical submittals before submission to the consultant.

* Ensure proper coordination between MEP systems and civil, architectural, structural, and infrastructure works.

* Oversee the preparation and review of material submittals, method statements, technical specifications, and material approval requests.

* Monitor technical submissions, RFIs, design clarifications, and consultant comments to ensure timely closure.

* Review MEP design drawings and identify discrepancies, design conflicts, and potential constructability issues.

* Coordinate with site teams to resolve technical issues and ensure the proper implementation of approved drawings and specifications.

* Manage quantity take-offs, BOQs, variation orders, and technical support for cost control and contractual claims.

* Ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, quality standards, and HSE requirements.

* Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical matters.

* Monitor the progress and quality of technical office deliverables and ensure adherence to project schedules.

* Lead, supervise, and develop the MEP Technical Office team.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

* Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in MEP engineering and technical office activities, including substantial experience in a managerial or leadership role.

* Proven experience in managing MEP technical office activities for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

* Prior experience in tramway, railway, metro, or rail transportation projects is highly preferred.

* Strong understanding of MEP systems and their coordination with rail and transportation infrastructure works.

* Experience in preparing and reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, material approvals, RFIs, BOQs, and method statements.

* Strong knowledge of design coordination, technical specifications, applicable codes, and project quality requirements.

* Proven ability to manage technical interfaces between MEP systems and civil, structural, and infrastructure packages.

* Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant engineering and coordination software.

* Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work effectively under project deadlines and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Project Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following projects will be given priority:

* Tramway development, rehabilitation, or modernization projects.

* Railway and metro construction projects.

* Rail stations, depots, and associated infrastructure projects.

* Transportation infrastructure projects involving complex MEP systems and multidisciplinary coordination.