Technical Head - Engineering Manager

The Technical Head shall act as a representative of General Contractor (L&T) and shall be responsible for providing overall technical leadership and coordination for successful delivery of the project.

The scope shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Project Delivery & Leadership

• Ensure physical delivery of the project as per contractual commitments, maintaining highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Drive adoption of global best practices in high-rise construction technology and project execution.
• Guide execution teams in civil, finishing, and MEP disciplines to achieve time-bound, safe, and quality completion.

1. Design & Technical Management

• Review and interpret all technical documents including Employer's Requirements, tender drawings, GFC drawings, and specifications.
• Lead preparation, coordination, and submission of shop drawings, construction details, fabrication drawings, and coordination drawings.
• Coordinate technical submittals, approvals, and documentation.
• Arrange and submit all technical submittals (materials, samples, approvals, mock-ups).
• Identify discrepancies in specifications/drawings generate RFIs and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop innovative solutions and generate construction details as required to resolve site issues.
• Present technical progress reports and solutions to senior management.

1. Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary technical representative of the General Contractor with Owners, Consultants (Structural, Architectural, MEP, Vertical Transport, HVAC, STP, OWC, etc.), PMC/PQS, and specialized trade contractors as well as Nominated Sub-contractor, Lower Teir Contractor etc.
• Coordinate internally with planning, procurement, execution heads, and support functions (safety, P&M, construction methodology).
• Conduct and lead weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors (finishing, MEP, specialized trades).
• Attend management review meetings with PMC/Owner's representatives and consultants.

BIM & Digital Integration

• Steering BIM model development (LOD 300 LOD 500) ensuring accurate coordination across disciplines.
• Integrate BIM with the Integrated Project Delivery Schedule and highlight early warnings of delay/disruption to stakeholders.

Subcontractor & Package Management

• Assist Owner's Consultant in preparing bid documents for Nominated Subcontractor (NSC) packages (RFP, ITB, NIT, BOQs, specifications, T&Cs).
• Vet bid documents for completeness, suitability, and technical compliance.
• Evaluate NSC bids to identify technical inconsistencies, deviations, or non-compliance with RFP requirements.
• Guide General Contractor for procurement of direct specialized sub-work packages to ensure suitability and timely delivery.

Quality, Safety & Productivity

• Prepare and implement the Project Quality Plan and support implementation of the Project Safety Plan.
• Review and improve work method statements for enhanced labour productivity and equipment efficiency.
• Conduct periodic audits and enforce corrective measures where progress, safety, or quality falls behind benchmarks.

Reporting & Escalation

• Provide technical reports, status updates, and recommendations to senior management.
• Flag risks, delays, or disruptions with mitigation strategies.
• Execute any other related tasks assigned by management.

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor and develop engineers and site teams.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, safety, and accountability.
• Promote adoption of digital tools (BIM, project monitoring software) for better control.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 15-20 years of experience in construction, with at least 10 years in leadership roles on high-rise projects (60+ floors).
• Deep expertise in high-rise construction technologies, high strength concrete, structural system, advanced formwork, as well as integration between MEP, Finishing and Various Trades of works.
• Aqauanited with knowledge of Mumbai's regulatory framework (BMC, MHADA, MOEF, fire approvals, etc.) to support the Owner / their consultant for obtain Fire NOC and Occupation Certificate for the Building Completion.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of BIM, digital construction tools, and project management software.
• Leadership in driving safety, quality, and productivity at site.