Technical Project Manager
Role Overview
Experienced, technically driven Technical Project Manager – Building Materials role managing projects from production through final on-site installation.
Acts as the central interface between clients and cross-regional teams including R&D, project management, production, and logistics.
Candidate must be based in Dubai; the role is full-time and on-site.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the company
Hunter Douglas Architectural supplies ceiling and wall solutions for interior and exterior applications, including wood, metal, and felt products.
Its products serve commercial, hospitality, industrial, and institutional projects.
Role overview
Experienced, technically driven Technical Project Manager – Building Materials role managing projects from production through final on-site installation.
Acts as the central interface between clients and cross-regional teams including R&D, project management, production, and logistics.
Candidate must be based in Dubai; the role is full-time and on-site.
Technical and quality management
- Ensure products are manufactured to approved technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements, and monitor compliance through delivery and installation.
- Coordinate technical questions, changes, and deviations across engineering, production, and project teams; identify risks and resolve issues early.
- Communicate quality requirements and verify that final installation meets agreed specifications and quality standards.
- Translate customer requirements into product concepts and coordinate testing mock-ups, prototypes, and approvals.
Project coordination and logistics
- Coordinate the project from production through installation and serve as the central contact for all involved parties.
- Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, manufacturers, transport companies, contractors, and installation teams; track responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Lead project meetings and follow up on actions and decisions; proactively manage changes and unforeseen circumstances.
- Coordinate production planning, materials, packaging, transport, delivery sequences, and site logistics with the project schedule.
- Prepare installation with contractors and site management, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure handover and completion.
Planning and project control
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans from production through installation and monitor milestones and deadlines.
- Identify potential delays early, coordinate corrective actions, and reflect project changes throughout the plan.
- Communicate project status, risks, and priorities clearly.
Candidate requirements
- Technical education or equivalent professional experience, preferably in construction, engineering, building materials, or manufacturing.
- Proven project management, project coordination, or similar experience; understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and construction processes.
- Experience in production or manufacturing environments and coordinating logistics and installation activities.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
- Hands-on, solution-oriented approach; able to identify problems early, take decisive action, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, structure, ownership, and ability to maintain control under time pressure while focusing on quality, deadlines, and results.
Application
- Apply with a CV in English.
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