Technical Manager Codes and Specifications-KSA

Sener is looking for a Technical Manager Codes and Specifications who will be responsible for ensuring that all project design deliverables comply with applicable codes, regulations, standards, and project technical requirements throughout the design and construction phases.
The role serves as the technical authority for code compliance and specifications management. The selected candidate will lead compliance reviews, manage project specifications, provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to Saudi regulatory requirements and project standards.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Code Compliance Management:
Lead project-wide code compliance reviews across all disciplines and packages.
Interpret and apply Saudi Building Code (SBC) requirements to project designs.
Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, authority requirements, and international standards where applicable.
Develop and maintain project compliance matrices and code tracking registers.
Review design submissions and identify non-compliance risks and corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance and interpretations related to code requirements and regulatory obligations.
Coordinate and support authority approval processes and technical submissions.
Specifications Management:
Lead the development, review, and maintenance of project specifications.
Ensure consistency and alignment between specifications, drawings, employer requirements, and project standards.
Review technical specifications prepared by consultants and specialist designers.
Verify suitability of specified materials, systems, equipment, and construction methodologies.
Manage updates and revisions to project specifications throughout the design lifecycle.
Ensure technical requirements are aligned with procurement and construction objectives.
Technical Governance and Quality:
Establish technical review procedures and compliance verification processes.
Support design quality assurance and technical audits.
Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination workshops.
Identify technical inconsistencies, gaps, and conflicts between disciplines.
Ensure lessons learned and technical best practices are incorporated into project standards.
Design Support and Coordination:
Collaborate with Package Technical Managers and discipline leads to resolve technical compliance issues.
Support technical assessments associated with design changes and value engineering initiatives.
Review proposed deviations and alternative technical solutions.
Provide guidance on technical standards, specifications, and compliance requirements.
Authority and Stakeholder Coordination:
Interface with authorities having jurisdiction and regulatory stakeholders.
Support responses to authority review comments and compliance queries.
Monitor changes in applicable regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with consultants and specialist advisors on code-related matters.
Risk Management:
Identify technical compliance risks that may impact project approvals, procurement, construction, or operations.
Develop mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.
Support risk assessments related to design compliance and specification issues.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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