Senior MEP Project Manager
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Job Designation: Senior MEP Project Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead and oversee MEP projects.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead and oversee MEP projects.
The ideal candidate is responsible for overseeing the overall execution, maintenance, and operational performance of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) projects and services.
The role ensures efficient resource utilization, timely project delivery, quality compliance, customer satisfaction, and adherence to safety standards while driving operational excellence and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily MEP operations across multiple projects, contracts, or facilities.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
- Oversee project execution to ensure completion within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Manage and coordinate MEP teams, including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and subcontractors.
- Monitor project performance, resource allocation, manpower utilization, and operational KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, company policies, and HSE requirements.
- Review project schedules, progress reports, technical submissions, and operational plans.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities for MEP systems where applicable.
- Control operational costs, monitor budgets, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Support procurement activities, vendor management, and material planning to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and audits to ensure quality and compliance.
- Resolve operational challenges, technical issues, and client concerns in a timely manner.
- Lead risk assessment activities and implement mitigation measures to minimize project and operational risks.
- Prepare management reports, performance analyses, and operational forecasts.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and energy-efficiency programs.
- Recruit, mentor, train, and evaluate team members to improve technical capabilities and operational performance.
- Ensure successful project handovers and maintain strong client relationships to support business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in MEP contracting, facilities management, or building services operations.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects, maintenance contracts, or operational teams.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and building services.
- Experience in budgeting, cost control, contract administration, and resource planning.
- Familiarity with local authority regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, project management software, and reporting tools.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career