About the role:
Think bigger. Think higher. Think about laying the foundation stone. Join WSP, and you will be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on community transformation projects for all of us.
WSP Middle East is currently looking for a Technical Director with a MEP background to provide technical leadership to ensure that the highest technical standards are maintained in PMC’s projects for tall buildings in NEOM, as a leading project management consultant.
A normal week includes:
* Attend all project meetings
* Keep a daily log of project elements (staffing, activities, forms, site stakeholders and any other related issues)
* Provide coordination among all stakeholders
*Accept and distribute all hardcopy, RFI and Shop Drawing designs
* Ensure that consultants and/or contractor adhere to the quality control plan
* Check and record any unit price item quantities
* Provide review and comment on all project deliverables
* Provide technical assistance as required
* Responsible for providing technical expertise and supervising the technical aspects of the project
* Ensuring that project outcomes meet the required technical standards
* Provide input to client proposals including bid planning, cost estimating, proposal production and providing technical input
* Be responsible for the technical success of projects won or assigned
* Actively contribute to the continuous development of engineering excellence within the team and help create a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in your discipline
* Be responsible for ensuring that excellent technical standards are maintained in the design, documentation and supervision of project work
* Take responsibility for project and business technical standards while building strong personal relationships across project and business teams
Managing and directing technical opportunities, developing new ideas and striving to provide high quality standards and services that are increasingly efficient and effective
* Lead and develop technical capability by developing and delivering technical solutions
We would love to hear from you if you have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 20 years of experience working on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Project Management (MEP) construction management projects for international project management consultancy
* 10 years experience in PMC high-rise tower projects
* Charter/Professional Engineer or Equivalent Membership
*Knowledge and experience in plan and schedule analysis, communicating with stakeholders, supervising the work of consultants and contractors, managing construction contracts and compliance, problem management and conflict resolution, job site safety, change order review, field inspection, contractor requisition, project commissioning and closing
* Experience in monitoring the performance of technical standards
* Performing a supervisory role including checking time fees
* Ability to interpret project requirements and procedures
* Experience in leadership and supervision as a technical specialist on projects
Demonstrable experience conducting witness examinations, testing systems and making detailed reports
* Ability to coordinate multiple activities in a logical and orderly manner
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and colleagues
* Ability to work in a disciplined manner with little supervision
* Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases)
What if we could?
What if we had a work-life balance? What if we were rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we were accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP understands that work is only one part of our lives and that making time for other things in our lives is important – whether it’s our families, friends, or ourselves. So if you work from home, work part time or have a flexible start and end time that will help, let us know as part of your application.
In addition to rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical coverage, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be You, Be Happy – We strive for a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can make to WSP. We understand the benefits that people with diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion, belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the basic criteria.
about us:
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional engineering services consulting firms. We are committed to our local communities and driven by an international mindset. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, software and construction management professionals. We design durable solutions in the real estate, buildings, transportation, infrastructure, environment, industry, resources (including mining and oil and gas), power and energy sectors as well as project and strategy delivery.
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional engineering services consulting firms. We are committed to our local communities and driven by an international mindset. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, software and construction management professionals. We design durable solutions in the real estate, buildings, transportation, infrastructure, environment, industry, resources (including mining and oil and gas), power and energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic advisory services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices in 40 countries, we design projects that will help communities grow for life.