Technical Manager (Joinery/Fit-Out)
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About the Role
Juma Al Majid Holding Group seeks an experienced Technical Manager to drive cost optimization in luxury high-end fit-out projects. The role focuses on value engineering, cost control, and process improvement across joinery and interior operations.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct labour and material cost audits and establish labour productivity standards
- Liaise with Estimation, Production, and Design Engineering teams to validate material specifications and cost efficiency
- Develop and implement value engineering solutions to reduce waste and optimize resources
- Review material and subcontract costs against project budgets and highlight variances
- Perform cost analysis on alternative construction methods, materials, and processes
- Support Purchasing with technical inputs for cost effective material procurement
- Assist Estimation team in preparing quotations and calculating man hours for complex joinery and fit out works
- Support QA/QC initiatives, ISO programs, and continuous improvement projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Interior, Joinery, or Fit Out industry
- At least 3 years in a similar cost control or value engineering role
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costing
- Proficient in MS Office and industry related systems
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Detail oriented, proactive, and results driven
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to drive cost optimization initiatives across our interior, joinery, and fit out operations.
- The role focuses on improving processes, controlling project costs, and implementing value engineering strategies.
- This position acts as an independent cost controller and works closely with Estimation, Production, Design, Purchasing, and QA/QC teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct labour and material cost audits and establish labour productivity standards using time and motion studies, work sampling, and historical data.
- Liaise with Estimation, Production, and Design Engineering teams to validate material specifications, quantities, and cost efficiency.
- Develop and implement value engineering solutions that reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve construction efficiency without affecting design aesthetics.
- Review material and subcontract costs against project budgets and highlight any variances or cost overruns.
- Perform cost analysis on alternative construction methods, materials, and processes to identify the most economical solutions.
- Support Purchasing with technical inputs to ensure cost effective material procurement.
- Assist the Estimation team in preparing quotations and calculating man hours for complex joinery and fit out works.
- Support QA/QC initiatives, ISO programs, and continuous improvement projects aligned with lean manufacturing principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the Interior, Joinery, or Fit Out industry
- At least 3 years in a similar cost control or value engineering role
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costing
- Proficient in MS Office and industry related systems
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Detail oriented, proactive, and results driven professional
Salary & Benefits
- Up to AED 35,000 per month (Family benefits with Kids education)
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