MEP Project Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution and coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, firefighting, and fire alarm work.
• Develop execution strategies, schedules, resource plans, and progress monitoring systems; track baselines and address delays.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Manage manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, budgets, variations, cash flow, and contractual obligations.
• Lead meetings, report progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Oversee submissions and approvals, HSE and quality compliance, testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and final documentation.
• Lead Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, and support staff.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 15–20 years in MEP contracting and construction projects, including 5–10 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience managing large-scale UAE residential, commercial, or high-rise projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, project execution, cost control, contract administration, UAE construction standards, authority approvals, and regulations.
• Experience dealing with consultants, main contractors, and clients.

Preferred candidate profile

• Current UAE location with relevant MEP contracting experience is preferred.
• A proven record of delivering major MEP projects is preferred.
• Immediate availability or a short notice period is preferred.