Technical Manager

Private Advertiser; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior design firm is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee and guide the technical team, ensuring high-quality technical drawings and driving performance in interior fit-out projects. This senior role requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in leadership. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, proficiency in SolidWorks, and excellent communication abilities, alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in interior fit‑out, construction, or design-and-build projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing drafting and/or technical engineering teams.
• Proven experience managing large teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire the technical team to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure technical accuracy and proper coordination across interior drawings.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical workflows and productivity.

Skills

Expert proficiency in SolidWorks

Strong understanding of interior fit‑out detailing

Excellent drawing review skills

Strong leadership presence

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or related discipline

Job description

The Technical Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for managing, guiding, and developing the technical team. This position ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, accurate, and well-coordinated technical drawings while driving technical excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement in interior fit-out and design-and projects.

Job Description

Lead, manage, and inspire the technical team to achieve project and company objectives.

Set clear goals, roles, and performance expectations aligned with organizational priorities.

Plan and manage team capacity, manpower allocation, and workload distribution.

Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and technical training.

Build a disciplined, accountable, and high-performing technical team culture focused on quality and timely delivery.

Identify skill gaps and implement structured development and succession plans.

Technical Engineering Management

Oversee and control all technical engineering deliverables.

Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Review, coordinate, and approve all drawings.

Ensure technical accuracy, buildability, and proper coordination across interior drawings.

Technical Standards & Quality Control

Establish, enforce, and continuously improve company-wide drafting and technical standards.

Ensure consistency in detailing, layers, symbols, and documentation across all projects.

Implement robust drawing review, checking, and approval procedures.

Ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, statutory requirements, and best practices.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as the primary technical interface between designers, project managers, production, and other stakeholders.

Proactively resolve technical conflicts, drawing discrepancies, and coordination issues.

Lead technical coordination meetings and support project execution teams.

Align drafting and technical outputs across regional offices to ensure seamless project delivery.

Process Improvement & Systems

Drive continuous improvement in technical workflows, systems, and productivity.

Monitor and manage KPIs related to drawing turnaround time, accuracy, and revision control.

Support standardization and optimization of technical processes across projects.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in interior fit‑out, construction, or design‑and‑build projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing drafting and/or technical engineering teams.
• Proven experience managing large teams in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Working experience in the furniture industry will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks (advantage).
• Strong understanding of interior fit‑out detailing, materials, and construction methodologies.
• Excellent drawing review, coordination, and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and influence teams.
• Decisive, structured, and accountable management style.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail‑oriented, quality‑driven, and results‑focused.
• Comfortable working in multicultural and regional environments.