MEP Manager
Role Overview
Delivery-focused MEP project leadership role supporting existing assets.
Responsible for managing large mechanical and electrical subcontract packages across completed designs.
Focuses on contractor and subcontractor management, programme delivery, coordination, and close-out of complex MEP systems, including HVAC, chilled water, and associated infrastructure.
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About Jacobs
Jacobs is a global company solving critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing.
Jacobs is one of the delivery partners supporting a landmark entertainment, sports, and cultural mega development located approximately 45 km southwest of Riyadh.
The development is a Saudi Vision 2030 flagship project including a motorsports and automotive destination planned to host major international motorsport events and year-round activities.
Role Overview
Delivery-focused MEP project leadership role supporting existing assets.
Responsible for managing large mechanical and electrical subcontract packages across completed designs.
Focuses on contractor and subcontractor management, programme delivery, coordination, and close-out of complex MEP systems, including HVAC, chilled water, and associated infrastructure.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage delivery of large MEP subcontract packages, including values in excess of SAR 500 million.
- Lead and coordinate MEP contractors and subcontractors to achieve programme, quality, and safety objectives.
- Drive construction programme, sequencing, and recovery planning across MEP works.
- Oversee HVAC and chilled water systems from building interfaces through asset integration.
- Coordinate MEP activities across multiple buildings, stakeholders, and asset interfaces.
- Support senior leadership across the mechanical scope and wider MEP delivery.
- Manage integration and coordination of substations and major utility interfaces.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, and progressive close-out of MEP systems.
- Monitor contractor performance, progress reporting, and risk management.
- Support operational readiness, handover, and post-completion activities.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline.
- 10+ years' experience for Project Manager level, or 15+ years' experience for Senior Project Manager level.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale MEP construction packages on complex developments.
- Strong contractor and subcontractor management capability.
- Experience with HVAC, chilled water systems and substations is beneficial.
- High-rise building project experience is preferred.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and delivery-focused leadership skills.
Workplace
- Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
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