Technical Officer Director

Aqualia, a leading company in the water sector, is seeking a Project Technical Office Manager to ensure the proper technical, documentary, contractual, and economic management of complex projects, with a particular focus on EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts for desalination plants, guaranteeing compliance with scope, quality, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.

This position will be based in Egypt . This includes an expatriate assignment package, including international mobility conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Office throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective coordination between engineering, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams.
• Review and coordinate engineering deliverables, construction documentation, technical submittals, and RFIs.
• Manage technical interfaces between internal teams, clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support the development and control of project schedules, monitor critical path activities, and coordinate recovery plans when required.
• Review quantities, measurements, productivity indicators, and cost performance to support project financial objectives.
• Manage technical aspects of change orders, variations, claims, and contractual compliance.
• Ensure effective document control processes, including revision management, approvals, quality records, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary BIM activities and support the implementation of digital construction methodologies.
• Provide technical oversight for major water infrastructure facilities, including treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission systems, and desalination facilities.

Requirements:

Required Degree: Primarily Civil or Industrial Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Hydraulics. PMP Certification is desirable.

Required Experience (indicate years and areas): More than 10 years of experience in Technical Office, Project Management, or Engineering Management roles. Proven experience in EPC contract execution.

Essential Specific Knowledge:

• Proficiency in general office software (Microsoft 365)
• Budget Control Software: PRESTO, EPC Cost Control methodologies and software.
• Design Software: CAD Design, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Revit, Autocad Plant 3D.
• Planning Software: MICROSOFT PROJECT, PRIMAVERA

Desirable Specific Knowledge:

• Experience in other types of projects related to Integral water cycle is desirable
• Additional languages besides English
• Knowledge of BIM
• Knowledge of EPC contract models: FIDIC Yellow, Red and Silver Book.

Languages: English C1 (CEFR), both spoken and written, is essential. Desirable: French, Arabic.

Travel Availability/Frequency: On site.