Technical Manager
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- Lead and manage the technical team, including Draftsmen and Design Engineers.
- Review and approve shop drawings, detailed drawings, joinery drawings, and technical submissions.
- Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, BOQ, design requirements, and client expectations.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Production, Procurement, Estimation, and Site Teams.
- Attend technical meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of shop drawings and technical documents.
- Coordinate with factory and production teams to ensure drawings are suitable for manufacturing.
- Provide technical solutions for complex joinery and woodworking requirements.
- Review cutting lists, material specifications, and production drawings.
- Support CNC programming and manufacturing requirements.
- Monitor team performance, allocate workloads, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and quality standards.
- Identify technical issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure proper material utilization and minimize material wastage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in the joinery, woodworking, or fit-out industry.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Technical Manager or senior technical position.
- Strong knowledge of joinery manufacturing, interior fit-out, and installation processes.
- Proven experience managing technical teams and coordinating with production departments.
- UAE experience in joinery or fit-out companies is preferred.
Technical Skills
- AutoCAD
- 3D Design Software (SolidWorks, SketchUp, or 3ds Max)
- CNC and woodworking manufacturing knowledge
- Shop Drawings and Detailed Engineering Drawings
- Joinery Materials, Finishes, and Hardware Specifications
- BOQ and Material Take-Off
- Technical Submissions and Documentation
- Microsoft Office
Key Competencies
- Technical Leadership and Team Management
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Project Coordination
- Planning and Organization
- Communication and Negotiation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Management
Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)
- Timely submission and approval of shop drawings.
- Accuracy of technical drawings and reduction of revisions.
- Timely resolution of production-related technical issues.
- Technical team productivity and timely completion of assignments.
- Effective coordination with project, factory, and site teams.
- Compliance with approved drawings and quality standards.
- Reduction of material wastage.
- Timely completion of technical submissions and approvals.
Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month
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