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Technical Director

Posted: 23 Nov 2007
Apply Deadline: 21 Nov 2008
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Technical Director

THE COMPANY
Dar Al Riyadh was established in 1975 to meet the rising demand for engineering design services and construction supervision in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since then, we have grown and now employ close to 1200 employees, with offices in each provinces.

Our capabilities and businesses have grown over the years and we have evolved into a leading fully integrated, yet diversified engineering group. Further increased focus on regional diversification within GCC is being presently implemented. We are also expanding our service capabilities to provide integrated Engineering services across the engineering and construction value chain, covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC),Maintenance and Manufacturing.

We have a multinational approach in whatever we do, be it people policies, company infrastructure, systems & procedures. With over 1200 people working across our main lines of business in - Engineering Services, Customer Support, Industrial Products, Systems & Integration and Information Technology make us a major corporate in Saudi Arabia with a visible identity.

We at DAR AL RIYADH are determined to contribute significantly to our customers by leveraging our world-class infrastructure, project experience, quality solutions and international partnerships and now seek to recruit a Technical Director for our Engineering & Architecture business unit.

ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT
The Technical Director must demonstrate an ability to work closely with the General Manager and other HOD’s to manage a multidiscipline and multicultural work force composed of individuals from a number of European and Asian countries. Furthermore, lead the engineering design, proposals & contracts, quality teams in the bidding and executing engineering design projects. Lead project managers, Heads of departments for structural, landscaping, urban planning, mechanical, electrical and environmental design teams toward meeting DAR contractual obligations and DAR Client’s needs and expectations. Establish systems and procedures for enhancing effective QA for design operations.

THE POSITION

- Will be based in Riyadh and report directly to the General Manager of Engineering & Architecture business unit of Dar Group located in Riyadh.
- Requires a professional with no less than 10 to 15 years relevant experience that includes a good portion in international engineering organizations that provide design and construction management services to infrastructure markets (Mixed use developments, High-rise, Sports & recreational facilities, educational & specialized projects – hospitals etc).
- Experience in proposal & contract negotiations / management.
- Apply advanced knowledge and skills to develop design concept ensuring that all aspects are technically sound and compatible with SOW.(Scope of Work)
- Needs experience in setting up project partnership, strategic alliances and joint ventures (both domestic and international) with companies for the bidding and execution of projects.
- Requires high moral values and professional ethics. Dar is recognized for its high standard of professional ethics and seeks like-minded employees for all positions.
- Needs a proven record in organizational change management in similar types of businesses.
- Requires a management style and experience interfacing with an Owner to develop balanced strategic views based on total company capabilities.
- As this role will involve man-management this position requires a team player but also the individual must be confident working on their own.
- Involves living long-term in Saudi Arabia.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for directing and managing Projects and liaising with clients, and other specialists, to ensure both commercial and technical performance are in line with SOW (Scope of Work).
- Program, plan and co-ordinate all design Project activities including the provision of design and technical information, ensuring accuracy, completeness and delivery within schedule and allocated budget
- Managing multiple projects concurrently with experience in project controls to manage the design operations on time and within budget.
- Provide supervision and guidance on all design and technical matters. Review and resolve interdisciplinary design and technical issues to ensure the most effective and efficient design is adopted
- Monitor projects progress and prepare regular reports for GM, addressing resource planning and highlight any significant variances in manpower budget expenditure together with recommendations for corrective action, if necessary.
- Provide design and technical assistance in instances where modifications or variations are necessary. Recommend value engineering solutions when applicable.
- Act as the solid line manager for the head of engineering teams for structural, landscaping, urban planning, mechanical, electrical and environmental design.

PERSON ATTRIBUTES SOUGHT
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Leadership and executive stature to influence and motivate others toward specific goals.
- Strategic thinking and business drive.
- Project Planning and Management skills and experience.
- Excellent communicator with exemplary customer service skills and a key eye for detail.
- Nearness to business and hands on approach.
- Team player geared to interact with all areas of an organization.
- Adaptable and flexible to changing environments.
- Highly proactive with strong ability to prioritize.
- Capable of working under pressure and high capacity to tolerate challenge.
- Flexibility to travel
- High level Integrity - ability to act in a manner consistent with the law and clear ethical standards.

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