Technical Manager Fitout

Juma Al Majid Holding Group L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Benefits

Job summary

Juma Al Majid Holding Group L.L.C seeks a seasoned Technical Manager – Fit-Out to lead design coordination for interior fit-out projects in the UAE. You will ensure drawings, specs, materials, and details are compliant and buildable within project constraints, while guiding site teams and coordinating with consultants and authorities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering, and brings 20+ years of UAE experience on high-end commercial,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering.
• +20 years of interior fit-out experience.
• Strong UAE experience on consultant-led, fast-track projects.
• Experience in high-end commercial, hospitality, retail, or residential fit-out.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on fit-out projects.
• Coordinate shop drawings, design development, and technical submissions.
• Review architecture, ID, MEP and specialist drawings for construct-ability and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, authority regulations, codes, and consultant standards.
• Lead design coordination meetings and resolve technical clashes.
• Oversee preparation/review of shop drawings, submittals, samples, mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Coordinate with planning and procurement to avoid delays.
• Identify construction risks early and propose mitigations.
• Support site teams with technical guidance and issue resolution.
• Ensure complete technical documentation for handover and O&M manuals.

Skills

Design coordination

Technical leadership

Shop drawings

Coordination meetings

Code compliance

Site support

Value engineering

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Engineering/Interior Design background

Job description

• The Technical Manager – Fit-Out is responsible for technical leadership, design coordination, and of interior fit-out projects, ensuring all drawings, specifications, materials, and details are coordinated, compliant, and build-able within project constraints.
• Design & Technical Management
• Manage and coordinate shop drawings, design development, and technical submissions for fitout works.
• Review architectural, ID, MEP, and specialist drawings to ensure coordination and construct-ability.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, authority regulations, codes, and consultant standards.
• Lead design coordination meetings and resolve technical clashes.
• Shop Drawings & Submittals
• Oversee preparation and review of shop drawings, material submittals, samples, mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Ensure timely approvals in line with project schedules.
• Coordinate with planning and procurement teams to avoid technical delays.
• Propose value engineering solutions without compromising design intent or quality.
• Identify construction risks early and recommend mitigation measures.
• Optimize details for cost, time, and quality efficiency.
• Authority & Consultant Coordination
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and authorities for technical approvals.
• Ensure all technical documents comply with local authority and fire/life safety requirements.
• Support authority inspections where technical input is required.
• Site Technical Support
• Provide technical guidance to site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Resolve site technical issues, RFIs, and discrepancies.
• Support quality control during execution and inspections.
• Handover & Close-Out
• Ensure technical documentation is complete for as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
• Support project handover and DLP technical issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering.
• +20 years of experience in interior fit-out projects.
• Strong UAE experience with consultant-led, fast-track projects.
• Proven experience in high-end commercial, hospitality, retail, or residential fit-out.

Benefits

• Family Benefits