Technical Manager (Fit-out)

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a Technical Manager for Fit-out Factory Joinery to bridge interior design concepts, factory production and on-site execution. You will lead the technical office and drawing team to produce production-ready shop drawings and fabrication details.

The role requires 8-15+ years in high-end interior fit-out, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, and ERP systems, and proven leadership to optimize yield while ensuring compliance with local codes and QA

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end interior fit-out and custom joinery manufacturing.
• Lead technical teams and coordinate design to production handoffs.
• Strong knowledge of timber, veneers, laminates, metals and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design coordination and production-ready drawings.
• Review drawings to resolve clashes before production.
• Generate BOMs, cutting lists, and machining instructions.
• Coordinate RFIs and submittals with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with codes and QA/QC during inspections.

Skills

Design Coordination

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Vendor Liaison

Manufacturing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Wood Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks/WoodCAD-CAM

Revit/BIM

MS Project

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

The Technical Manager Fit-out Factory Joinery acts as the critical bridge between interior design concepts factory production and site execution. This role leads the technical office and drawing team to transform architectural interior design and MEP concepts into accurate production-ready shop drawings cutting lists and fabrication details. The primary goal is ensuring zero-error manufacturing material efficiency compliance with local codes and seamless delivery of joinery metalwork and bespoke fit-out components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Coordination
• Shop Drawings: Oversee the technical drawing office setting standards for AutoCAD, Revit BIM and CAD CAM production outputs Review architectural interior design ID and MEP drawings to resolve technical clashes before production release Validate joinery details structural connections ironmongery veneer matching hardware specifications and finish callouts
• Factory Production Technical Support: Generate and approve bills of materials (BOM), cutting lists, material take-offs and machining instructions for factory machinery CNC edge-banders press lines Establish manufacturing methods construction details and value-engineering solutions to optimize yield and reduce wastage Coordinate prototype fabrication sample boards and mock-up submittals for consultant and client approvals
• Project Site Interface: Manage RFIs Requests for Information technical submittals material approvals and drawing revisions Collaborate with factory production managers site engineers and project managers to resolve buildability issues and site survey discrepancies Conduct site visits to cross-verify dimensions as-built surveys against production drawings prior to mass fabrication
• Quality Compliance: Ensure all joinery and fit-out assemblies comply with project specifications fire safety codes and quality benchmarks Support QA QC teams during factory inspections and mock-up testing

Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Wood Technology, Architecture, Interior Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.

• Experience: 8-15+ years in high-end interior fit-out and custom joinery manufacturing, with 3+ years in a management/lead technical role.
• Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, SolidWorks/WoodCAD-CAM, Revit/BIM, MS Project, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or specialized manufacturing ERPs).
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of timber species, veneers, laminates, solid surfaces, metals, finishes (PU, NC, lacquer), joinery hardware (Blum, Hafele), and CNC manufacturing workflows.