Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Office Manager to lead the Electrical Technical Office team for a large-scale construction project in the New Administrative Capital, Cairo. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all technical office activities related to electrical systems, including design coordination, shop drawings, technical submittals, material approvals, BOQs, value engineering, and coordination with consultants, clients, and site teams. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to ensure project delivery in accordance with quality standards, specifications, and project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Electrical Technical Office team throughout all project phases.
- Review, prepare, and approve electrical shop drawings in compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
- Manage the preparation and submission of technical submittals, material approvals, and RFIs.
- Review contract documents, IFC drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, procurement, planning, and site execution teams.
- Prepare, review, and monitor Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, and material schedules.
- Evaluate technical proposals and recommend suitable materials and equipment.
- Provide technical support to the site team and resolve engineering issues during construction.
- Ensure compliance with local and international electrical standards and regulations.
- Review design changes and evaluate their impact on cost and project schedule.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize project cost without compromising quality.
- Monitor project progress from a technical perspective and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents.
- Participate in project meetings with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers within the technical office team.
- Ensure all technical documentation is properly maintained and updated.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical.
- Strong experience in large-scale building projects such as commercial, administrative, mixed-use, hospitals, hotels, or mega construction projects.
- Excellent knowledge of electrical systems, including:
- Power Distribution
- Lighting Systems
- Earthing & Lightning Protection
- Low Current (ELV) Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Cable Routing & Containment
- Strong experience in:
- Shop Drawings
- BOQs
- Quantity Surveying
- Technical Submittals
- Material Approvals
- RFIs
- Value Engineering
- Excellent understanding of electrical codes, IEC standards, and project specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, MS Office, and Primavera P6 is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification is an advantage.
- Experience working with major EPC contractors or large construction companies.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering coordination with Civil, Architectural, and MEP teams.
- Familiarity with BIM coordination and clash detection processes is preferred.
