Damac
Director - Technical (Construction)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
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Job expiry date: 16/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
02/05/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED Undisclosed per month
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/06/2025
Job description
The Director - Technical is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of construction project delivery, from design review and estimation to compliance and execution. This leadership role ensures that design and engineering documentation aligns with project scope, timelines, and client specifications. Working closely with internal teams and clients, the Director will provide expert input on materials, mock-ups, buildability, and technical solutions while coordinating drawing submissions, site implementation, and as-built documentation.
Required skills
technical design review
construction project management
shop drawings
fabrication drawings
buildability consultancy
material specification compliance
project scope analysis
mock-up coordination
performance testing
engineering calculations
corrective action planning
AutoCAD
construction estimation
technical documentation
civil engineering standards
site installation planning
contractual technical compliance
drawing approval workflow
preventive action implementation
as-built documentation
Key responsibilities
- Direct all technical procedures such as design, estimation, and materials management
- Analyze technical specifications, contract requirements, and project scope of work
- Provide consultancy on design feasibility, material use, and execution techniques
- Plan and monitor drawing submission schedules in alignment with site and contract needs
- Develop concept, shop, and fabrication drawings to meet project specifications
- Provide technical assessments on all material components to ensure project compliance
- Review and approve all drawing submissions prior to external submission
- Ensure drawings, calculations, and submissions gain organizational approval before production or installation
- Coordinate mock-ups and performance testing for organizational validation
- Ensure timely issuance of all technical documents for production and installation
- Initiate corrective and preventive actions for design-related non-conformances
- Oversee final submission of as-built drawings in line with contract requirements
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 10+ years of construction project management experience
- At least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role
- Strong background in technical documentation, drawing workflows, and compliance
- Ability to assess and advise on material usage and engineering feasibility
- Experience managing drawing development, mock-ups, and site coordination
