Technical Office Head – Wood & Joinery
Alfa Wood Industries · Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe’re Hiring: Technical Office Head – Wood & JoineryOne of the largest wood manufacturing factories in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Technical Office Head to lead its technical office, estimation, shop drawing, and production-preparation activities.This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong factory-based experience in furniture, wooden doors, kitchens, wardrobes, and architectural joinery works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the technical office and estimation team.
- Review enquiries, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Assign priorities and ensure that quotations and technical submissions are completed on time.
- Supervise quantity take-offs, costing, shop drawings, material submittals, and cutting lists.
- Review and approve technical drawings and production packages before release to the factory.
- Ensure the accuracy of dimensions, materials, hardware, finishes, quantities, and installation details.
- Establish clear workflows between sales, technical, estimation, procurement, production, QC, projects, and installation teams.
- Monitor quotation turnaround time and technical-office performance.
- Conduct technical meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Manage RFIs, consultant comments, design changes, and technical approvals.
- Lead site measurement activities and ensure coordination between drawings and actual site conditions.
- Improve drawing standards, costing accuracy, material optimization, and waste control.
- Support production planning and resolve technical issues during manufacturing and installation.
- Train, evaluate, and develop the technical-office team.
- Ensure that all cutting lists and production details are accurate and complete.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Wood Technology, or a related engineering field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience, including leadership experience within a furniture, wooden doors, or joinery factory.
- Advanced knowledge of wood materials, hardware, accessories, finishes, manufacturing, cutting lists, costing, and installation.
- Strong ability to review shop drawings, quantity take-offs, quotations, and production packages.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of furniture design, ERP, estimation, or production software is an advantage.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict quotation and production deadlines.
- Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A portfolio and evidence of previously managed joinery projects are required.
- Candidates must be willing to complete a practical and managerial assessment.Work Location: Dammam, Eastern Province
Applications without direct wood or joinery factory experience will not be considered.