Manager - Projects(MEP)Walk-In 5th - 6th September 2026 {Swiss Hotel}

🏢 Al Ghurair Investment LLC
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 1w ago🔄 Updated: 5d ago
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The role of Manager - Projects (MEP) involves overseeing MEP projects from design coordination to handover, ensuring execution aligns with strategies, plans, and schedules. Key responsibilities include managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building services, coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project budgets and costs, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and authority requirements. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in MEP systems, and proficiency in project management software. Manage MEP projects from mobilization and design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, completion, and handover.Develop and implement project execution strategies, MEP work plans, schedules, resource plans, and delivery objectives.Review contract documents, scope of work, drawings, specifications, BOQs, technical requirements, and project schedules.Lead and coordinate all MEP activities, including HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, drainage, fire fighting, fire alarm, ELV,
Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
Project ManagementProject PlanningSchedulingCost ControlHR ManagementQA/QC ProceduresBusiness Development
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Construction ManagementHVACElectrical EngineeringPlumbingFire ProtectionFire AlarmELVMEP CoordinationElectrical InstallationSpecificationsBIMHSEContract AdministrationPrimavera P6Systems EngineeringSite Supervision
Information Technology
Universal Mobile Telecommunications SystemsAcceptance TestingSLA Management
Other
MEP commissioningMEP drawings reviewBOQ reviewtechnical submissions reviewmultidisciplinary clash resolutionUAE MEP standardsauthority requirementsSenior MEP ManagerHead Of MEP Projects
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Fleet CoordinationVendor ManagementOperations Management
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
LeadershipNegotiationCommunicationProblem SolvingPlanning
Productivity & Workplace Tools
Microsoft OfficeMS Project
Finance, Legal & Governance
Budgeting
Nice to have:
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Value EngineeringEnergy EfficiencyConstructability
Business, Sales & Management
Cost ControlProcess Improvement
Other
lessons learnedbest practices
Requirements
  • Strong MEP project management and construction expertise.

  • Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, fire alarm, ELV, BMS, and other building services.

  • Strong understanding of MEP design coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning.

  • Ability to review MEP drawings, specifications, BOQs, calculations, and technical submissions.

  • Strong knowledge of BIM coordination and multidisciplinary clash resolution.

  • Excellent project planning, scheduling, cost control, and resource management skills.

  • Strong subcontractor, consultant, client, vendor, and authority coordination skills.

  • Good knowledge of UAE MEP standards, authority requirements, and construction practices.

  • Strong QA/QC and HSE knowledge.

  • Strong commercial awareness, including variations, claims, and contract administration.

  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office, Primavera P6/MS Project, and relevant MEP/project management software.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MEP Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 12–18 years of relevant experience in MEP construction and project management, preferably in large-scale building, infrastructure, commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, or engineering projects.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an MEP project management/managerial position.

  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary MEP projects from design coordination through testing, commissioning, and handover.

  • Strong experience managing MEP subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and project teams.

  • UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.

  • Experience with Dubai and Abu Dhabi authority approvals and requirements will be an advantage.

  • Professional engineering certification and/or PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

  • Timely delivery of MEP works within approved schedules.

  • Project cost control and budget adherence.

  • MEP installation quality and compliance.

  • Successful testing, commissioning, and integrated system performance.

  • HSE performance and safe execution.

  • Effective subcontractor and resource management.

  • Timely authority approvals and inspections.

  • Successful project completion and client handover.


Interview Details


Date: Sat - Sun, 5th - 6th September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue: Swissotel, Al Murjan Hall 1 & 2, Umar Bin Al Khattab Road, Deira Dubai


Documents Required

  • CV

  • Passport Copy

  • Educational Certificate

  • Experience Certificates

  • Utility Approvals

Description
Manage MEP projects from mobilization and design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, completion, and handover.Develop and implement project execution strategies, MEP work plans, schedules, resource plans, and delivery objectives.Review contract documents, scope of work, drawings, specifications, BOQs, technical requirements, and project schedules.Lead and coordinate all MEP activities, including HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, drainage, fire fighting, fire alarm, ELV, BMS, and other building services.Ensure MEP works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, authority requirements, and applicable standards.Monitor project progress against approved schedules, milestones, and contractual commitments.Identify delays, technical constraints, interface issues, and resource requirements and implement appropriate corrective actions.Manage project budgets, costs, manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, authorities, and internal project teams.Lead project and technical coordination meetings and provide regular progress and performance reports to senior management.Coordinate MEP design development and ensure constructability, coordination, and timely approval of shop drawings and technical submissions.Review MEP shop drawings, material submittals, calculations, method statements, inspection and test plans, and technical documentation.Ensure effective coordination between MEP, civil, structural, architectural, and other disciplines to minimize clashes and rework.Coordinate with BIM teams to ensure proper MEP model coordination, clash detection, and resolution.Manage subcontractors and specialist MEP contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, approved designs, quality standards, safety requirements, and schedules.Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of MEP equipment, materials, and specialist systems.Review technical specifications and vendor submissions for major MEP equipment and systems.Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with approved QA/QC procedures.Ensure timely closure of inspections, NCRs, technical queries, site observations, and defects.Ensure strict implementation of HSE requirements, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and safe working practices.Coordinate with local authorities and utility providers for inspections, approvals, testing, and connections as required.Manage testing and commissioning activities for all MEP systems and ensure successful integrated system testing.Review commissioning procedures, test results, performance reports, and system completion documentation.Manage project variations, change orders, claims, and commercial issues in coordination with contracts and commercial teams.Monitor MEP project costs, commitments, variations, and cost-to-complete forecasts.Resolve technical, construction, and coordination issues in consultation with consultants, designers, vendors, and project stakeholders.Ensure proper preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, test certificates, authority approvals, and handover documentation.Lead snagging, rectification, testing, commissioning, completion, and final handover activities.Manage, mentor, and develop MEP project teams and ensure effective allocation of responsibilities.Drive value engineering, energy efficiency, constructability improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, Civil Defence requirements, DEWA/ADDC requirements where applicable, and relevant international standards.Drive lessons learned, continuous improvement, and best practices across MEP projects.
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