Technical Manager Fitout

Juma Al Majid Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

Job summary

Juma Al Majid Group seeks a Technical Manager - Fit-Out to lead technical direction for interior fit-out projects in Dubai. You will coordinate design development, shop drawings, and submittals, ensuring buildability, compliance with codes, and timely approvals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering and over 20 years of UAE experience on high-end commercial, hospitality, or retail fit-outs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• +20 years of experience in interior fit-out projects in the UAE.
• Experience with high-end commercial, hospitality, retail or residential fit-out.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for interior fit-out projects and ensure buildable, compliant designs.
• Coordinate shop drawings, design development, and technical submissions.
• Review drawings (architectural, ID, MEP) for coordination and construct-ability.
• Lead design coordination meetings and resolve clashes.
• Oversee submittals, samples, mock-ups, and approvals aligned with schedules.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, and authorities; manage risks and value engineering.
• Provide on-site technical support and assist handover with as-built docs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design coordination

Shop drawings

Coordination meetings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering

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