MEP Technical Manager / Construction Manager
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted 12 days ago
About the role
- 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