Technical Office Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the technical office team, including engineers, draftsmen, and document controllers.
• Review, verify, and approve all technical submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Ensure all technical documents and designs comply with ADNOC standards and Oil & Gas industry regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, and consultants for seamless technical execution.
• Liaise with ADNOC representatives, consultants, and clients for technical approvals and clarifications.
• Monitor and manage design changes, variations, and technical issues to avoid project delays or cost overruns.
• Ensure proper document control, version management, and timely submission of all technical documents.
• Provide periodic technical progress reports to management and project stakeholders.
• Support procurement in material selection, ensuring all materials comply with approved vendor lists (AVL) and ADNOC specifications.

Qualifications

What you will need to have:

• B. Tech / MTech or equivalent in any discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, EPC/EPCM, or major infrastructure projects, depending on the position.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC projects in the UAE is highly preferred / required.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards, specifications, HSE requirements, project procedures and work practices.
• Previous experience with ADNOC Group companies, such as ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas, ADNOC LNG, ADNOC Drilling, or related ADNOC entities, will be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in EPC projects, preferably involving large-scale oil & gas facilities, offshore/onshore facilities, pipelines, terminals, or associated infrastructure.
• Familiarity with UAE statutory requirements, authority approvals and local regulations relevant to Oil & Gas construction activities.
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural and high-pressure project environment and coordinate effectively with Client, Consultant, Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, execution, quality control, HSE and project schedules relevant to the position.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Previous UAE/GCC project experience is mandatory or highly preferred, depending on the seniority of the position.
• Ability to join the project within a short notice period will be an advantage.
• Excellent command (written and oral) of English

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive, and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!