Technical Manager (Architecture & Design)
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About the Role
Talent Blueprint seeks a Technical Manager for a 3-month contract in Abu Dhabi to lead architectural technical delivery for a luxury development. The role involves managing teams, ensuring design coordination, QA/QC, and supporting estimation and site execution.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage architectural technical teams across all project stages
- Oversee development of concept designs into coordinated construction documentation
- Conduct detailed technical audits of multidisciplinary drawings
- Review contractor bids, shop drawings, specifications, and material submissions
- Develop and manage project specifications aligned with execution requirements
- Lead technical workshops with concept design teams during early stages
- Ensure construction detailing is practical, safe, and execution ready
- Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with approved drawings and standards
- Provide value engineering alternatives while maintaining design intent and quality
- Identify and manage design risks, scope gaps, and project variations
- Coordinate across design, estimation, procurement, and site execution teams
- Support resolution of technical issues during construction execution
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in construction / architectural delivery roles
- Strong experience in large scale residential, retail, hospitality, or commercial projects
- Proven expertise in Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Shop Drawings
- Strong EPC / main contractor experience is essential
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM platforms
- Strong knowledge of Saudi construction practices and materials
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Role Overview
- Lead a team of architects and technical professionals responsible for design and construction deliverables
- Convert concept designs into fully coordinated, constructible, and execution ready solutions
- Ensure full QA/QC of all architectural technical deliverables from concept through execution
- Identify design risks, scope gaps, and variation opportunities across project stages
- Maintain design intent while ensuring constructability and site execution feasibility
- Support estimation teams with technical inputs and contingency planning
- Act as a key technical interface between design, estimation, procurement, and site execution teams
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage architectural technical teams across all project stages
- Oversee development of concept designs into coordinated construction documentation
- Conduct detailed technical audits of multidisciplinary drawings
- Review contractor bids, shop drawings, specifications, and material submissions
- Develop and manage project specifications aligned with execution requirements
- Lead technical workshops with concept design teams during early stages
- Ensure construction detailing is practical, safe, and execution ready
- Conduct site audits to ensure compliance with approved drawings and standards
- Provide value engineering alternatives while maintaining design intent and quality
- Identify and manage design risks, scope gaps, and project variations
- Coordinate across design, estimation, procurement, and site execution teams
- Support resolution of technical issues during construction execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in construction / architectural delivery roles
- Strong experience in large scale residential, retail, hospitality, or commercial projects
- Proven expertise in Design Development (DD), Construction Documentation (CD), and Shop Drawings
- Strong EPC / main contractor experience is essential
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM platforms
- Strong knowledge of Saudi construction practices and materials
- Proven experience leading technical or architectural teams
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem solving skills
Key Competencies
- Technical Project Leadership
- Design Coordination & Constructability
- Shop Drawings & Construction Detailing
- QA/QC of Technical Deliverables
- Risk & Variation Management
- Value Engineering
- Cost & Estimation Support
- Site Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
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