Job description

Position Title: MEP Manager (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)

Job Summary

The MEP Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, design management, execution, testing, commissioning, and handover of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated ELV/fire protection systems within a project or portfolio of projects. The role ensures technical compliance, cost control, quality assurance, safety, and timely delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Design Management

• Manage and coordinate all MEP engineering activities from concept through detailed design and execution.
• Review and approve MEP designs, calculations, specifications, shop drawings, and material submittals.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, local authority regulations, international codes, and client standards.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary integration between MEP, architectural, structural, and specialist systems.
• Lead value engineering and optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, constructability, and lifecycle performance.

2. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and monitor MEP execution strategies, schedules, manpower requirements, and procurement plans.
• Supervise installation activities to ensure work is executed according to approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives for smooth project delivery.
• Identify technical risks, delays, and clashes and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and resource utilization.

3. Procurement & Material Management

• Review and approve technical submittals and vendor proposals.
• Support procurement teams in technical evaluations and equipment selection.
• Ensure long-lead MEP items are identified and procured in accordance with project schedules.
• Coordinate factory inspections, FATs, and equipment approvals where required.

4. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures for all MEP systems.
• Conduct inspections and technical reviews to maintain installation quality.
• Verify compliance with applicable standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, SBC, IPC, UPC, SMACNA, and project specifications.
• Review method statements, ITPs, testing procedures, and commissioning plans.

5. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee testing and commissioning of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, BMS, and ELV systems.
• Coordinate integrated system testing and authority inspections.
• Ensure all systems achieve required performance criteria and operational readiness.
• Manage preparation of O&M manuals, training, warranties, as-built documentation, and project closeout deliverables.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor MEP engineers, supervisors, BIM coordinators, and site teams.
• Conduct coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and technically driven project environment.

7. Health, Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure MEP activities comply with project HSE requirements and safe work practices.
• Support sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency, water conservation, and green building compliance where applicable.
• Promote safe installation and commissioning practices on site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional certifications or memberships are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems integration.
• Proficiency in engineering and project management software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, MS Project, Primavera, and BIM platforms.

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in MEP engineering and project delivery.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, or district cooling projects is preferred.
• Proven experience in design coordination, construction supervision, and commissioning management.

Skills

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Design coordination
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Contract and commercial awareness
• Stakeholder management
• Communication and reporting
• Risk management
• Team leadership
• Time and resource management