MEP Project Manager

About This Role

ASU is looking for a high-caliber Project Manager – MEP to lead the successful delivery of complex, large-scale construction projects across the UAE.

This opportunity is ideal for seasoned professionals from leading Tier-1 MEP contracting companies with a proven track record in end-to-end project execution, commercial management, and client stakeholder leadership.

🔹 What We’re Looking For

• 15–20+ years of progressive experience in MEP construction across UAE/GCC

• Strong exposure to high-rise, hospitality, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments

• Proven experience with top-tier MEP contractors in the UAE

• Deep expertise in full project lifecycle management (pre- and post-contract)

• Strong command of FIDIC contracts, claims, variations, and commercial controls

• Solid understanding of UAE authority regulations, codes, approvals, and compliance

• Demonstrated leadership in managing large multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full MEP project lifecycle from planning through testing, commissioning, and final handover

• Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cash flow, and cost optimization

• Oversee design reviews, IFC drawings, technical submissions, and method statements

• Manage coordination with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, and approved standards

• Monitor project progress, productivity, and milestones to ensure on-time delivery

• Maximize commercial performance through effective handling of claims, variations, and final accounts

• Enforce strict HSE, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance standards

• Lead site teams including engineers, supervisors, foremen, and specialist subcontractors

• Resolve technical challenges, RFIs, and construction constraints proactively

• Oversee inspections, testing, authority approvals, and final commissioning

• Optimize site logistics, manpower deployment, and resource allocation