MEP Manager

Role overview

Planning and design management

• Owns the MEP execution plan, milestones, resource plans, procurement schedules, inspection test plans, and phasing strategy.
• Leads constructability reviews and scope risk assessments.
• Reviews and approves designs, specifications, BOQs, method statements, material submittals, and shop drawings.
• Coordinates MEP with other trades and leads BIM/3D clash resolution before construction.

Procurement and construction

• Develops procurement strategy, evaluates technical bids, finalizes subcontract scopes, manages subcontractors, and negotiates variations.
• Oversees site installation and enforces approved drawings, applicable codes, quality systems, inspections, safety, and work sequencing.
• Monitors schedule, manpower, productivity, deliveries, early works, progress reports, and recovery plans.

Compliance and commissioning

• Coordinates authority approvals, inspections, permits, utility connections, method statements, risk assessments, and environmental compliance.
• Manages pre-commissioning, commissioning, integrated testing, HVAC balancing, fire alarm testing, CCTV, access control, BMS integration, and utility connections.
• Oversees O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, training, handover, and defects-liability close-out.

Cost and stakeholder leadership

• Monitors expenditure, forecasts, variations, payment applications, remeasurement, final accounts, and cost-saving measures.
• Acts as primary MEP interface with the client, employer's agent, consultants, authorities, utilities, and third-party inspectors.
• Leads and develops the MEP team, sets performance objectives, conducts appraisals, and identifies training needs.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience with high-rise or residential projects.

Preferred certifications

• Preferred or advantageous credentials include PMP; LEED AP BD+C or BREEAM; ASHRAE membership or certification; Chartered Engineer; OSHA or NEBOSH safety certification; and BIM Level 2 or above.