Technical Head

Job Description 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.