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Job Description
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Projects, the Construction & Technical Manager is responsible for construction management, technical coordination, authority approvals, and project handover, while supporting design development, value engineering and improvements to future school projects based on lessons learned
The role will effectively can effectively manage consultants and contractors, resolve technical challenges, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Head of Projects, CO Operations Team, School Principals, Facilities Management, IT, School Operations, Consultants, Contractors, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Municipality, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence and related authority approval
Key Responsibilities
Construction Management & Technical Coordination
- Oversee school construction projects, including progress, quality, program, technical compliance and overall delivery.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Manage construction-stage technical issues, design clarifications, risks and variations.
- Monitor project delivery and ensure timely resolution of site challenges.
- Review construction methodologies, technical submissions and programme impacts.
Authority Coordination & Approvals
- Coordinate and monitor authority submissions, NOCs and approvals.
- Support consultants in resolving authority comments and compliance requirements.
- Monitor approval timelines, construction permits, inspections and final clearances.
Project Completion & Handover
- Oversee project completion, testing, commissioning, snagging and technical handover.
- Coordinate operational readiness with Facilities Management, IT and School Operations.
- Ensure completion of handover documentation and statutory approvals.
- Manage technical close-out and Defects Liability Period (DLP) requirements.
Design Management & Value Engineering Support
- Support the design management process from project brief through concept and detailed design.
- Provide construction-stage lessons learned and technical feedback to improve future school designs.
- Support value engineering, cost optimization and buildability reviews.
- Identify opportunities to eliminate overengineering, unnecessary design complexity and recurring construction issues.
- Support the implementation of Taaleem's standard design specifications and operational requirements.
Skills Description
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in construction management and technical project delivery.
- Proven experience in school design and construction, including managing educational projects through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Experience in resolving complex technical issues, managing consultants and contractors, and controlling construction variations.
Competencies:
- Strong understanding of school design requirements, architectural, structural and MEP systems, and construction coordination.
- Good knowledge of UAE authority approvals, construction regulations and project delivery processes.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Job Details
Job Title
Construction & Technical Manager
Job Vacancy
Construction & Technical Manager
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job City
Dubai
Job Role
Construction and Building
Employment Type
Full Time
Preferred Candidate
Residence Location
United Arab Emirates
Central Office
Taaleem is one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates and the only publicly listed Education Provider in the UAE.
Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 27,000 students attending our diverse portfolio of international schools, pre-schools and public-private partnership schools across the UAE. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.
Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.
Taaleem seeks to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.