Technical Manager - ICT ELV and AV Systems
Posted date [2026-08-20]
(ID: 49877)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Technical Manager - ICT ELV and AV SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Technical Manager - ICT ELV and AV Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: IT and Services
Function: IT Project Management
Experience: 7-10 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Technical Manager - ICT ELV and AV Systems role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior IT and Services opportunity covering technical design, engineering coordination and project implementation. Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies is hiring an experienced manager to deliver compliant, commercially sound solutions across structured cabling, security, access control, audiovisual, networking and building technology systems.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: IT and Services
Function: IT Project Management
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This position leads the technical development of
integrated technology projects from pre-construction planning through installation, testing and commissioning. The Technical Manager turns tender requirements and site constraints into workable system architectures while coordinating consultants, clients, vendors, drafting personnel and project teams. Decisions made in this role directly affect compliance, resource utilization, delivery schedules, system performance and project profitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical planning and engineering activities for ICT, ELV and professional audiovisual projects.
* Prepare material submittals, method statements, training manuals and operation and maintenance documentation.
* Develop detailed technical proposals containing system architecture, schematic drawings and compliance schedules.
* Design solutions for structured cabling, security, access control, audiovisual, background music and guest-room management systems.
* Review tender specifications, site conditions and client requirements before selecting products and technologies.
* Recommend cost-effective designs that meet performance expectations without compromising required standards.
* Examine drawings produced by the drafting team before submission to consultants.
* Meet consultants to review submittals, answer technical queries and close design comments.
* Present proposed solutions to clients and explain design principles, system capabilities and implementation requirements.
* Maintain productive relationships with customers, manufacturers, vendors and technology partners.
* Monitor pre-construction deliverables and confirm that drawings and material submissions follow the approved project plan.
* Coordinate with the project head to secure suitable engineering, design and site resources.
* Verify compliance with local authority regulations, project specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
* Guide installation, configuration, integration, testing and commissioning activities.
* Resolve technical challenges involving networks, devices, interfaces and system interoperability.
* Maintain complete records of approved designs, technical decisions and completed project documents.
* Track engineering effort, project costs, budget performance, schedules and workforce deployment.
* Identify emerging delays or resource constraints and implement corrective measures.
* Apply quantity surveying and quality-control principles during technical evaluation and delivery.
* Support project completion within agreed timelines while maintaining commercial awareness and technical quality.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in information technology, communications, electrical engineering or another relevant technical discipline. PMP certification is required, supported by seven to ten years of practical experience delivering ICT, ELV, security, audiovisual or structured-cabling projects.
The position requires hands-on knowledge of system installation and commissioning, not only design supervision. Applicants should understand network implementation, device configuration, troubleshooting, integration standards, regulatory codes and manufacturer requirements. Experience managing technical submissions and consultant approvals will be particularly valuable.
Skills Set
* ICT and ELV system architecture
* Professional audiovisual system design
* Structured cabling infrastructure
* Security and access-control systems
* Background music and guest-room management systems
* Network installation and configuration
* Integrated systems testing and commissioning
* Technical proposal preparation
* Material submittals and method statements
* Schematic and shop-drawing review
* Consultant and client technical presentations
* AutoCAD fundamentals
* Quantity surveying processes
* Quality control procedures
* Project scheduling and resource planning
* Cost and budget monitoring
* Vendor and manufacturer coordination
* PMP project management practices
* Technical documentation and handover
* System troubleshooting and risk resolution
Why Join Us
The role provides responsibility for complex technology infrastructure projects across a diversified regional engineering business. It offers exposure to integrated systems, major clients and advanced building technologies while strengthening leadership in design governance, commercial planning and project delivery. Continued investment in connected buildings, security infrastructure and digital transformation supports sustained demand for professionals with ICT, ELV and audiovisual expertise.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies delivers engineering, technology infrastructure and systems-integration services across the UAE and other regional markets. Its capabilities include MEP services, life-safety systems, facilities management, energy management, networking, ELV solutions, professional audiovisual systems and digital transformation. The business supports customers throughout design, project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical planning and engineering activities for ICT, ELV and professional audiovisual projects.
* Prepare material submittals, method statements, training manuals and operation and maintenance documentation.
* Develop detailed technical proposals containing system architecture, schematic drawings and compliance schedules.
* Design solutions for structured cabling, security, access control, audiovisual, background music and guest-room management systems.
* Review tender specifications, site conditions and client requirements before selecting products and technologies.
* Recommend cost-effective designs that meet performance expectations without compromising required standards.
* Examine drawings produced by the drafting team before submission to consultants.
* Meet consultants to review submittals, answer technical queries and close design comments.
* Present proposed solutions to clients and explain design principles, system capabilities and implementation requirements.
* Maintain productive relationships with customers, manufacturers, vendors and technology partners.
* Monitor pre-construction deliverables and confirm that drawings and material submissions follow the approved project plan.
* Coordinate with the project head to secure suitable engineering, design and site resources.
* Verify compliance with local authority regulations, project specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
* Guide installation, configuration, integration, testing and commissioning activities.
* Resolve technical challenges involving networks, devices, interfaces and system interoperability.
* Maintain complete records of approved designs, technical decisions and completed project documents.
* Track engineering effort, project costs, budget performance, schedules and workforce deployment.
* Identify emerging delays or resource constraints and implement corrective measures.
* Apply quantity surveying and quality-control principles during technical evaluation and delivery.
* Support project completion within agreed timelines while maintaining commercial awareness and technical quality.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in information technology, communications, electrical engineering or another relevant technical discipline. PMP certification is required, supported by seven to ten years of practical experience delivering ICT, ELV, security, audiovisual or structured-cabling projects.
The position requires hands-on knowledge of system installation and commissioning, not only design supervision. Applicants should understand network implementation, device configuration, troubleshooting, integration standards, regulatory codes and manufacturer requirements. Experience managing technical submissions and consultant approvals will be particularly valuable.
Skills Set
* ICT and ELV system architecture
* Professional audiovisual system design
* Structured cabling infrastructure
* Security and access-control systems
* Background music and guest-room management systems
* Network installation and configuration
* Integrated systems testing and commissioning
* Technical proposal preparation
* Material submittals and method statements
* Schematic and shop-drawing review
* Consultant and client technical presentations
* AutoCAD fundamentals
* Quantity surveying processes
* Quality control procedures
* Project scheduling and resource planning
* Cost and budget monitoring
* Vendor and manufacturer coordination
* PMP project management practices
* Technical documentation and handover
* System troubleshooting and risk resolution
Why Join Us
The role provides responsibility for complex technology infrastructure projects across a diversified regional engineering business. It offers exposure to integrated systems, major clients and advanced building technologies while strengthening leadership in design governance, commercial planning and project delivery. Continued investment in connected buildings, security infrastructure and digital transformation supports sustained demand for professionals with ICT, ELV and audiovisual expertise.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies delivers engineering, technology infrastructure and systems-integration services across the UAE and other regional markets. Its capabilities include MEP services, life-safety systems, facilities management, energy management, networking, ELV solutions, professional audiovisual systems and digital transformation. The business supports customers throughout design, project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance.
