MEP Project Manager

**Key Duties and Responsibilities** **Project Planning & Management** * Lead and manage multiple MEP projects from award through final completion and handover. * Develop project execution plans, construction schedules, resource allocation plans, and procurement schedules. * Review contract documents, tender drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements. * Coordinate project kick-off meetings and establish project objectives and milestones. * Monitor project progress and ensure works are completed within approved timelines and budgets. * Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. * Prepare recovery plans whenever project delays are anticipated. **Design & Technical Coordination** * Coordinate with architects, interior designers, structural consultants, MEP consultants, and clients during design development. * Review and approve MEP shop drawings, coordinated drawings, coordinated ceiling layouts, builder's work drawings, and as-built drawings. * Ensure MEP services are fully coordinated with architectural, civil, structural, and joinery works. * Resolve design clashes using coordinated drawings and BIM models where applicable. * Review material submittals, technical data sheets, method statements, RFIs, and engineering proposals. * Ensure compliance with UAE authority regulations, project specifications, and international standards. **Interior Fit-Out Coordination** * Coordinate MEP installations with ceiling works, gypsum partitions, flooring, joinery, millwork, decorative finishes, lighting layouts, feature ceilings, kitchen installations, and specialist systems. * Ensure MEP services do not interfere with architectural finishes. * Coordinate concealed services before closure of ceilings and partitions. * Work closely with interior designers and fit-out teams to maintain design intent while ensuring functionality. * Plan installations to minimize disruption to finishing works. **MEP Construction Management** **Mechanica**l * Oversee HVAC installations including chilled water systems, DX systems, VRF/VRV systems, ventilation, smoke extraction, kitchen exhaust, and pressurization systems. * Ensure proper installation of ductwork, piping, insulation, pumps, FCUs, AHUs, and associated equipment. **Electrical** * Supervise LV electrical installations including MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, cable trays, containment systems, lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting, and earthing systems. * Coordinate installation of generators, UPS systems, and transformer interfaces where applicable. **Plumbing & Drainage** * Manage domestic water, drainage, irrigation, grease waste, sewage, stormwater, and hot water systems. * Ensure proper testing and commissioning of plumbing systems. **Fire Protection** * Supervise firefighting, fire alarm, sprinkler, FM200, kitchen suppression, and emergency systems. * Coordinate authority inspections and approvals. **ELV Systems** * Coordinate CCTV, access control, structured cabling, public address, AV systems, intercom, BMS, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and security systems. **Design & Build Responsibilities** * Participate in concept development and value engineering exercises. * Provide practical engineering solutions to optimize cost, buildability, and performance. * Coordinate with design consultants to ensure designs are construction-ready. * Review design changes and assess their impact on cost and schedule. * Support estimation and tender teams during design development. **Procurement & Commercial Management** * Prepare procurement schedules for long-lead materials. * Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment. * Review supplier quotations and technical compliance. * Evaluate subcontractor capabilities and monitor their performance. * Control project costs and monitor budgets. * Review variations, change orders, claims, and contractual correspondence. * Assist commercial teams with project forecasting and financial reporting. **Site Management** * Supervise project engineers, site engineers, supervisors, QA/QC engineers, HSE officers, foremen, and subcontractors. * Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship and progress. * Ensure compliance with approved method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs). * Coordinate daily activities among various trades to maintain workflow efficiency. * Resolve technical and construction issues promptly. **Quality Assurance & Quality Control** * Ensure all works comply with project specifications, approved shop drawings, and quality standards. * Monitor inspection requests (IRs), material inspections (MIRs), and testing procedures. * Ensure proper documentation of inspections and quality records. * Rectify non-conformances and implement corrective actions. **Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)** * Promote a strong safety culture across all project sites. * Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and local regulations. * Conduct tool