Technical Manager

Depa Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Depa Group in Chennai, India is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Technical Lead to provide strong technical leadership across design, reviews, and quality compliance for interior fit-out projects.

You will act as the interface between design, procurement, construction, and client teams, driving resolution of technical issues, maintaining design outputs, and ensuring proposals stay aligned with contract requirements and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Architectural/Interior Design.
• 12+ years of fit-out contracting experience.
• Knowledge of BIM workflow and coordination processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Client, Consultants, Main Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Assist pre-contract team in evaluating value engineering options and ensure design compliance with standards and budgets.
• Mentor Technical/Material/BIM team and promote cost-effective methods and industry best practices.
• Monitor and control technical proposals to avoid deviations and cost overruns; document changes in an impact log.
• Issue formal letters and technical correspondences to Consultants, Clients, and stakeholders.
• Supervise logs for design outputs (models, shop drawings, submittals, calculations, etc.) and ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure timely resolution of engineering queries and non-compliance.
• Foster a positive team culture and support professional development.
• Track engineering KPIs to evaluate alignment with goals.
• Identify variances and provide justification for delays or deviations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Construction knowledge

BIM coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Architectural/Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

BIM tools

Job description

Position description:

Provide strong technical leadership by applying sound engineering judgment and innovative solutions to

manage and coordinate all aspects of design intent, technical reviews, and quality compliance across

assigned projects. Ensure all technical submissions are accurate, timely, and fully aligned with contract

requirements, project specifications, and client expectations. Act as a key interface between design,

procurement, construction, and client teams, driving resolution of technical issues efficiently and

proactively.

Role & responsibilities

1. Effectively manage coordination with the Client, Consultants, Main Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Subsidiaries, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project.

2. Support the pre-contract team in evaluating value engineering options in line with the clients directives and project requirements. Assess design alternatives to ensure compliance with applicable standards, design intent, and budget constraints.

3. Guide and mentor the Technical/ Material / BIM team by introducing innovative technical solutions tailored to specialized project requirements. Promote the adoption of cost-effective methods and industry best practices. Supervise and maintain the productivity logs for the technical team.

4. Strictly monitor and control technical proposals to prevent deviations from the approved design intent and to avoid cost overruns. All changes should be promptly documented in the impact log.

5. Issue formal letters or technical correspondences to consultants, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity, accountability, and proper documentation of all technical matters.

6. Supervise and maintain logs for all technical design outputs, including models, shop drawings, material submittals, calculations, mock-ups, coordination drawings, schedules, and as-built submissions, ensuring timely preparation, review, and submission in alignment with project requirements and approvals. Support in implementing and encouraging the use of appropriate tools and software to enhance design coordination, accuracy, and efficiency across disciplines.

7. Maintain strong client relationships by ensuring dependable performance, timely resolution of engineering queries, and strict control over errors and non-compliance in technical submissions.

8. Foster staff retention by building a positive and collaborative team culture, offering genuine support to team members, and encouraging mutual respect, ownership, and professional development.

9. Track and analyze engineering KPIs to evaluate each project’s alignment with strategic goals.

10. Identify variances, maintain high performance percentages, and provide justification for any delays or deviations.

• Timely Submission of Shop Drawings and Materials


• First-Pass Approval Rate – Shop Drawings & Materials


• Technical Accuracy and Contractual Compliance


• Timely Resolution of Technical Queries/RFIs and Design Gaps


• Team Efficiency in Deliverables and Coordination


• Support in Project Budget Adherence

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Degree of Engineering Civil/Architectural/Interior Design

Minimum Experience: Fit out Contracting Specific Experience 12 years' and above,

Core Competencies:

Strong technical knowledge of construction and interior fit-out processes, detailing, and material applications.

• Proficiency in technical tools, including AutoCAD and MS Office Suite (Excel,

Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Familiarity of BIM workflow.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage

effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical

challenges and provide practical solutions.

• Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work collaboratively and

supportively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Detail-oriented approach, ensuring high accuracy and consistency in technical

documentation and outputs.

• Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage

multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Professional management skills, including task delegation, time management,

and leadership support

Forward-thinking and proactive, with the ability to anticipate project needs and

mitigate risks early.

• Understanding of performance measurement systems, with a focus on

tracking engineering KPIs, deliverables, and quality benchmarks.

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