Technical Office Manager

This is a remote position.

1. Technical Leadership & Management

· Lead, manage, and develop the technical office team (shop drawings, detailing, engineering, technical submittals and coordination staff .

· Establish and enforce technical standards, procedures, and best practices across all woodworks and furniture production lines.

· Act as the technical authority for complex and high-value projects.

2. Shop Drawings & Engineering Control

· Oversee preparation, review, and approval of:

o Shop drawings for wooden doors, wardrobes, kitchens, wall cladding, fixed furniture, loose furniture, and upholstery items

o Joinery details, sections, fixing methods, and interface details

· Ensure drawings comply with:

o Contract documents and client specifications

o Approved samples and mock-ups

o International and local standards (fire-rated doors, hardware requirements, finishes, etc.)

3. Production & Factory Coordination

· Coordinate closely with:

o Production Manager

o Factory Supervisors

o Upholstery, carpentry, finishing, and assembly departments

· Translate design intent into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.

· Resolve technical conflicts between design, production, and site conditions.

4. Material & Specification Control

· Approve and control:

o Wood types, veneers, MDF, plywood, solid wood

o Upholstery materials (fabric, foam, leather, stitching details)

o Finishes (lacquer, veneer, stain, HPL, metal integration)

o Hardware, accessories, and ironmongery

· Support procurement with accurate technical submittals and BOQs.

· Take off materials and cutting list.

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance

· Ensure all technical outputs align with:

o Approved samples and mock-ups

o Factory quality standards

o Client and consultant requirements

· Participate in mock-up reviews, factory inspections, and FATs when required.

· Support QA/QC in addressing non-conformities and corrective actions.

6. Project & Client Coordination

· Act as a key technical interface under the project manager with:

o Clients

o Consultants

o Main contractors

· Attend technical meetings, clarify scope, and provide technical solutions.

· Support project teams during installation stages for technical clarifications.

7. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

· Propose value engineering solutions without compromising quality.

· Optimize materials, construction methods, and production processes.

· Support management in maintaining margins and reducing rework.

Requirements

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in:

o Architecture

o Interior Design

o Wood Technology (or equivalent technical background)

Experience

· Minimum 15 years of experience in mass production for:

o Woodworks and joinery factories

o Custom-made furniture manufacturing

o Wooden doors and upholstery production

· Minimum 7–10 years in a managerial or senior technical role within a large-scale factory.

· Proven experience with:

o Hospitality and high-end residential projects

o Large production volumes and complex custom details

Technical Skills

· Expert knowledge of:

o Wood manufacturing processes

o Joinery systems and detailing

o Upholstery construction methods

o Fire-rated and acoustic door systems

· Strong understanding of:

o Materials, finishes, and hardware

o Factory workflows and production planning

Leadership & Personal Competencies

· Strong leadership and decision-making skills

· High attention to detail and technical accuracy

· Excellent communication and coordination abilities

· Ability to manage pressure, deadlines, and multiple projects

· Commercial and cost-conscious mindset

· Integrity, professionalism, and accountability

· Compliance with approved samples and specifications

· Effective coordination with factory and project teams