Technical Services Manager
KEO International Consultants
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ref: HP881-329
KEO International Consultants

The Role


The Role


KEO International Consultants is a well established, world ranked and leading Planning, Architectural, Engineering, and Project and Construction Management Firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

KEO is seeking to fill a management position in its Strategy, Planning and Urban Development Division (SPU) Division. The Technical Services Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, and management of the Technical Building Services Department in the SPU Division. The Department includes a team of senior architects, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers. The responsibility of the department is to conduct technical peer review services of external consultants design documents, compliance reviews to codes, to municipal permitting requirements and established development guidelines. The department also is responsible for creating design guidelines for major project developments. .

Position will require a qualified candidate who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to control day-to-day management of a busy technical department.

• Ensuring that adequate staffing resources, systems and procedures are in place for efficient and quality delivery of all technical services produced and delivered by the department.

• Responsible for Career Development and managing on-going professional training programs for the Technical Services Department staff.

• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Able to work under tight deadlines and have leadership qualities that can successfully manage different stakeholder groups’ needs. Have excellent reporting and presentation skills.

• Ability to recruit, manage and retain a diverse and senior professional technical team. Able to manage high performing technical multi-disciplinary teams and provide clear direction and leadership.

• Have high level working knowledge of international building codes and standards, particularly ICC.

• Experience in the use of Web-Based Document Control Applications

• Fully conversant in AutoCAD. Exposure to BIM applications a plus.

Requirements


Requirements


Qualifications: Professional Degree in Architecture or Structural Engineering with preference for higher Master’s Degree. Must be either RIBA, AIA or PE qualified. Must have a minimum of 20 years overall post-graduate experience, including 10 years in senior management role in a Design Office setting, having direct responsibility for Technical Management of project documentation for residential and office towers. LEED Certified or equivalent.

KEO offers long term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages and dynamic career development opportunities. In addition, KEO provides full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you and your family through any relocation process.

KEO is a Firm where professionals are encouraged to make a difference. We value and respect our people and believe that only through working in a collaborative manner, we can turn today’s vision into tomorrow’s reality. KEO prides itself in offering both job security and dynamic, rewarding professional environment.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Interested candidates may apply now online.

About the Company


About the Company


Founded in 1964, KEO delivers world-class professional design and management services.

KEO offers award winning architectural design, progressive infrastructure engineering and highly ranked project and construction management known for quality and professionalism. KEO is one of the largest AEP/PMCM firms and have consistently ranked in ENR in the top 200 International Design Firms as well as Top 20 International PM rankings 2004-2010. BD World recently ranked KEO #38 in the Top 100 Architects in the world.

KEO strives to be recognized globally and regionally as one of the finest project consultancy firms contributing to client success wherever we work.

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