Project Technical Manager

Job Description

About this role:

• Project Planning & Execution
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Technical Leadership & Oversight
• Provide technical direction and ensure all project activities comply with engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
• Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and documentation.
• Act as the key technical authority for resolving complex issues and challenges.
• Ensure integration of multidisciplinary technical inputs across project phases.
• Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary interface between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and ensure alignment across all parties.
• Risk & Quality Management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards.
• Conduct technical audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
• Resource & Team Management
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, including engineers and technical specialists.
• Allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity and project outcomes.
• Mentor and support team members to enhance technical capabilities and performance.
• Budget & Cost Control
• Monitor project budgets and control costs to ensure financial efficiency.
• Review and approve technical procurement requirements and vendor selections.
• Support contract management, variation orders, and cost estimations.
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Maintain proper project documentation, reporting, and records.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal and external governance frameworks.
• Occupational and workplace Health and Safety responsibilities:
• In addition to all job-specific responsibilities, all employees are required to adhere to all Basatin health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, practices, and relevant legal and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements and obligations. All employees are personally responsible for familiarizing themselves with these policies, procedures, practices, updates, etc. Khidmah HSE department regularly updates existing and introduces new policies, procedures, and practices and each employee is personally responsible to ensure they stay updated and compliant with all such updates and new additions.
• Information Security responsibilities:
• Comply with Basatin Information Security Policies
• Be aware of and fulfil their information security responsibilities
• Ensure whoever handles sensitive company information has taken the Security Awareness Training
• Know how to report a security incident (to IT ServiceDesk or InfoSec).
• Not Disable his/her OS firewall and/or Antivirus
• Restrict use to authorized purposes, Protect access accounts, privileges and associated passwords.
• Accept accountability of his/her individual user accounts and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Master's degree or relevant technical certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in engineering, facilities management, construction, or related technical industries
• Minimum 7–10 years in project management roles with demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical standards, and project delivery methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of contract management, procurement processes, and cost control.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, HSE standards, and quality management systems
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of accountability and decision-making capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and risk management skills.