Technical Manager

• Lead and manage the technical design and documentation process for interior fit-out projects.
• Review and develop detailed *shop drawings, construction drawings, and technical details* for interior works.
• Coordinate between *Interior Design, Architecture, MEP, Joinery, and Site teams* to ensure designs are technically feasible and execution-ready.
• Review design drawings and identify technical issues, clashes, discrepancies, and constructability concerns.
• Manage the preparation, submission, review, and approval of shop drawings and technical documents.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, designers, and project teams to resolve technical queries and design issues.
• Review and coordinate *material submittals, material specifications, samples, and technical submissions*.
• Ensure drawings and technical documentation comply with project specifications, authority requirements, and approved design intent.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Site Teams during project execution.
• Coordinate with joinery and specialist subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated and implemented.
• Review site conditions and provide technical solutions for design and construction challenges.
• Monitor technical submissions and approvals to ensure they align with project schedules.
• Support value engineering by identifying practical and cost-effective technical solutions without compromising design quality.
• Maintain proper records of drawings, revisions, technical submissions, and approvals.
• Lead technical coordination meetings and provide guidance to junior technical/design team members.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in *Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field*.
• *Minimum 7–10 years of UAE experience in Interior Design / Interior Fit-Out projects.*
• *Strong Interior Fit-Out and ID background is mandatory.*
• Proven experience in technical design coordination, shop drawings, construction documentation, and site execution.
• Strong knowledge of *interior finishes, joinery, materials, construction methods, and MEP coordination*.
• Excellent ability to read, review, and interpret architectural, ID, MEP, and shop drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in *AutoCAD* is mandatory; knowledge of Revit is an added advantage.
• Experience with material submittals, technical submissions, consultant approvals, RFIs, and design coordination.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction standards and local authority requirements.
• Experience working on *commercial, retail, hospitality, F&B, office, or high-end residential fit-out projects* is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and deadlines simultaneously.
• *PMP certification will be an added advantage.*
• UAE Driving License will be an added advantage.
• Immediate joiners or candidates available on short notice will be preferred.

*Key screening requirement:* The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate strong *ID technical expertise, rather than being purely a project-management or site-execution professional. They should be capable of taking an interior design concept and driving it through **technical detailing → shop drawings → multidisciplinary coordination → consultant approval → site execution*.