Construction Manager (MEP)

The Construction Manager (MEP) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), ELV, and Fire & Life Safety construction activities for large-scale industrial, commercial, logistics, infrastructure, and high-rise projects. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and local authority regulations. The Construction Manager leads multidisciplinary site teams, coordinates with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and authorities, and drives construction excellence from mobilization through testing, commissioning, handover, and project close-out.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead MEP construction activities in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Manage site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and daily construction operations.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and implement recovery plans where required.

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and planning teams.
• Attend client and consultant meetings and resolve technical issues.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawing coordination, and interface activities.

Resource & Material Management

• Plan manpower deployment and monitor labor productivity.
• Coordinate procurement, material approvals, delivery, and inventory.
• Ensure availability of long-lead materials and construction equipment.

HSE & Quality

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, and project safety procedures.
• Implement approved ITPs, Method Statements, inspections, and QA/QC requirements.
• Monitor NCRs, MIRs, WIRs, corrective actions, and audit compliance.

Testing & Handover

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, authority inspections, and system handover.
• Ensure completion of snagging, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and close-out documentation.

Reporting & Leadership

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and KPI updates.
• Maintain risk registers and project documentation.
• Mentor project teams and maintain effective stakeholder communication.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• PMP certification is an advantage.
• 12–15 years of MEP construction experience, including at least 5 years as a Construction Manager.
• UAE/GCC experience in industrial, warehouse, logistics, commercial, or infrastructure projects is preferred.