Technical Director

Job Overview

The Technical Director is responsible for leading and managing all technical activities, including engineering, design, estimating, and construction methodologies. The role ensures technical excellence, project feasibility, cost control, and successful delivery from tender stage through execution while managing technical teams and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company’s technical strategy in alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.
  
• Lead and structure the Technical Department, including technical studies, cost estimation, tendering, quantity surveying, drafting, topography, MEP, planning, technical contract management, and architecture/finishing coordination.
  
• Establish technical standards, procedures, and methodologies while ensuring compliance with QHSE requirements (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001).
  
• Review and validate technical approaches, engineering solutions, and project feasibility.
  

Tendering, Studies & Estimation

• Supervise the analysis of tender documents, technical requirements, and project specifications.
  
• Ensure the accuracy of technical studies, cost estimates, and pricing submissions.
  
• Validate technical optimizations, alternative solutions, and methodology proposals.
  
• Ensure tender budgets are accurate and commercially viable before submission.
  

Project Execution Support

• Ensure effective transfer of projects from tender stage to execution teams.
  
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout project delivery.
  
• Oversee the resolution of technical challenges and ensure appropriate construction methodologies are applied.
  
• Monitor technical planning, sequencing, and project requirements.
  

Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Manage MEP, topography, quantity surveying, drafting, and architectural finishing activities.
  
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of technical deliverables across all disciplines.
  
• Coordinate technical interfaces between engineering teams, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
  

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure technical budgets are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Monitor cost variations and implement corrective actions when required.
  
• Lead lessons learned initiatives and continuous improvement processes.
  

Team Management

• Manage and develop technical managers and department teams.
  
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and support team development.
  
• Plan and allocate technical resources according to project needs.
  

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Provide technical reports and updates to senior management.
  
• Identify technical, budgetary, and project risks and recommend mitigation actions.
  
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, QHSE, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams.
  
• Maintain relationships with external consultants, engineering firms, architects, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
  

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 10–15 years of experience in technical studies, engineering, construction methods, or technical management within the construction industry.
  
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
  
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques and multidisciplinary projects (all trades).
  
• Expertise in:
  
  • Technical studies and cost estimation
    
  • Construction methodologies and engineering coordination
    
  • MEP systems coordination
    
  • Review of drawings, specifications, and tender documents
    
  • Project planning and scheduling
    
  • Budget management and cost analysis
    
  • QHSE standards (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)
    

Technical Skills

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
  
• Experience with cost estimation and pricing software.
  
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar planning tools.
  
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and technical design software.
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools.
  

Languages

• Fluency in French and English is required, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, clients, consultants, and international stakeholders.
  

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to make sound technical and financial decisions.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Ability to optimize projects in terms of cost, quality, schedule, and technical performance.