Manager - MEP Projects

Overview

The role demands leadership in all aspects of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) project delivery including planning, design coordination, procurement, execution, testing, commissioning, and smooth project handover. The Manager is accountable for ensuring superior quality, cost-effectiveness, adherence to timelines, statutory compliance, and client satisfaction across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer MEP design processes from conceptualization through final construction stages.
• Critically evaluate and endorse designs for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV, BMS, STP/WTP, and Utilities.
• Collaborate efficiently with architects, structural consultants, and external MEP consultants to ensure design integration.
• Implement optimized, value-engineered MEP solutions and enhance design consistency across projects.
• Formulate effective MEP execution plans aligned with overall project schedules and closely monitor site installation progress to meet milestones.
• Resolve technical challenges hampering construction phases and lead site teams during both execution and commissioning activities.
• Manage MEP budgets, scrutinize BOQs and cost estimates, and enforce stringent cost control measures including variant management and claims handling.
• Lead procurement activities by finalizing technical specs, participating in tendering, vendor assessment, negotiations, and managing supplier and contractor compliance.
• Institute MEP quality standards and standard operating procedures, perform periodic audits, and ensure compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks including NBC, IS Codes, Fire, PCB, and Electrical Inspectorate norms.
• Plan and oversee commissioning of MEP systems, coordinate authority inspections, assure seamless handover to facility managers and clients, and ensure resolution of all outstanding defects.
• Engage with internal teams, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and senior management for project updates, risk reporting, and customer discussions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• Certifications in MEP, Project Management, Energy Management, or Building Services are an advantage.
• Proficient with Autocad, Microsoft Office suite, and project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera; ERP and BIM experience is preferred.
• 7 to 10 years post-degree experience managing MEP components in sizable residential, mixed-use or commercial development projects.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience with real estate developers or construction firms.