Technical Office Manager

Job Summary

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

Bachelors 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 710 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

Required Skills:

experience as a technical office manager in the furniture industry.

Required Education:

bachelor

Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

• Office Manager Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Management Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Office Experience
• Dental Office Experience
• Payroll
• Administrative Experience
• Eaglesoft
• Human Resources
• Bookkeeping

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