Senior School Construction & Technical Lead

Taaleem Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem Holdings in Dubai seeks a Construction & Technical Manager reporting to Head of Projects to lead construction management, technical coordination, authority approvals, and project handover for new and upgraded school campuses.

You will manage consultants and contractors, ensure on-time delivery within budget, uphold quality standards, coordinate with UAE authorities, and support design development and value engineering for continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in construction management and technical project delivery.
• Experience in school design and construction, including managing educational projects through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Experience in resolving complex technical issues, managing consultants and contractors, and controlling construction variations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school construction projects, including progress, quality, program, technical compliance and overall delivery.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage construction-stage technical issues, design clarifications, risks and variations.
• Monitor project delivery and ensure timely resolution of site challenges.
• Review construction methodologies, technical submissions and programme impacts.
• Coordinate and monitor authority submissions, NOCs and approvals.
• Support consultants in resolving authority comments and compliance requirements.
• Monitor approval timelines, construction permits, inspections and final clearances.
• Oversee project completion, testing, commissioning, snagging and technical handover.
• Coordinate operational readiness with Facilities Management, IT and School Operations.
• Ensure completion of handover documentation and statutory approvals.
• Manage technical close-out and Defects Liability Period (DLP) requirements.
• Support the design management process from project brief through concept and detailed design.
• Provide construction-stage lessons learned and technical feedback to improve future school designs.
• Support value engineering, cost optimization and buildability reviews.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate overengineering, unnecessary design complexity and recurring construction issues.
• Support the implementation of Taaleem's standard design specifications and operational requirements.

Job description

Taaleem Holdings in Dubai seeks a Construction & Technical Manager reporting to Head of Projects to lead construction management, technical coordination, authority approvals, and project handover for new and upgraded school campuses.

You will manage consultants and contractors, ensure on-time delivery within budget, uphold quality standards, coordinate with UAE authorities, and support design development and value engineering for continuous improvements.