MEP Technical Manager / Construction Manager

* **Technical Leadership & Planning:** – Core Knowledge in HVAC (Ducting & Chiller) systems. – Lead the technical planning, sequencing, and execution strategy for all MEP disciplines (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Chiller, and Firefighting) across the project. – Review and validate shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical specifications prior to submission to the consultant/client. – Ensure constructability reviews are conducted and design coordination clashes (via BIM/2D coordination) are resolved proactively. * **Construction Execution & Site Management:** – Oversee day-to-day MEP site operations, ensuring works progress as per the approved project schedule (baseline and look-ahead programs). – Monitor manpower allocation, equipment deployment, and subcontractor performance across all MEP disciplines. – Drive daily/weekly site progress reporting, work allocation, and productivity tracking; address bottlenecks and resource constraints promptly. – Ensure installation checklists, inspection requests (IRs), and quality checkpoints are completed and closed out for each work package (e.g., FCU installation, ducting, piping, cabling). * **Quality, Safety & Compliance:** – Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, UAE construction regulations, and project-specific QA/QC procedures on site. – Ensure non-conformance reports (NCRs) and snag items are tracked, root-caused, and closed within agreed timelines. – Coordinate testing & commissioning (T&C) activities for all MEP systems, ensuring readiness for handover. * **Stakeholder Coordination:** – Act as the primary technical point of contact with the main contractor ) and client representatives – Attend and lead technical/coordination meetings, progress meetings, and MEP interface coordination with other trades. – Liaise with consultants for design clarifications, RFIs, and approval of variations or value engineering proposals. * **Cost, Procurement & Resource Management:** – Work closely with procurement and store teams to ensure timely availability of materials, tools, and equipment for site activities. – Monitor project budget for MEP scope, control wastage, and support cost-control initiatives. – Support manpower planning in coordination with HR & Admin, including subcontractor mobilization and labor deployment across disciplines. * **Team Leadership & Development:** – Supervise, mentor, and develop MEP engineers, supervisors, and site foremen; conduct performance reviews and identify training needs. – Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement among site teams. * **Reporting & Documentation:** – Prepare and present regular progress, technical, and management reports to senior leadership and clients. – Maintain accurate technical documentation, as-built records, and project close-out documentation. **Qualifications & Certifications** * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical * PMP, or equivalent Project/Construction Management certification preferred. * Membership in a recognized engineering body (e.g., PEO, IET, ASHRAE) is an advantage. **Experience** * Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in MEP construction and contracting, with at least 5 years in a Technical/Construction Management role. * Proven track record delivering large-scale residential, hospitality, or mixed-use MEP projects in the UAE/GCC region. * Strong experience coordinating with main contractors, consultants, and client representatives on high-value projects. * Experience with Testing & Commissioning of HVAC, Chiller, Electrical, Plumbing, and Firefighting systems. **Skills & Competencies** * Strong technical knowledge across all MEP disciplines (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting, Chiller Systems). * Proficiency in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6 / MS Project) and BIM coordination platforms (Navisworks/Revit) preferred. * Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability under pressure and tight deadlines. * Solid understanding of UAE construction codes, DEWA/Civil Defense regulations, and international MEP standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC). * Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and site reporting tools. * Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic or Hindi/Malayalam an advantage for site-level communication. **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * Adherence to project schedule (planned vs. actual progress). * Quality compliance – NCR closure rate and rework percentage. * HSE performance – zero lost-time incidents (LTI), safety audit scores. * Timely closure of RFIs, submittals, and inspection requests. * Cost control – adherence to approved MEP budget and minimization of variation overruns. * Client and main contractor satisfaction feedback. Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month Work Location: In person