MEP Manager
Confidentiel · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeThe role requires proactive management of resources, technical interfaces, subcontractors, procurement priorities, and critical-path activities to achieve project milestones while minimizing delays, rework, cost overruns, and contractual exposure.Technical Knowledge and Key CompetenciesMedium-Voltage (MV) and Low-Voltage (LV) distribution networks and associated power infrastructure, Standby generators, UPS systems, and associated power distribution arrangements, Internal and external lighting systems, including street, infrastructure, and specialist lighting installations, Earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems.Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, Mechanical plant, pumps, pumping stations, and associated equipment, Domestic water supply, potable water distribution, and water storage systems, Irrigation networks and associated pumping equipment, Stormwater drainage, sewage networks, and related infrastructure, Firefighting systems, including pumping equipment and associated distribution networks.Extra-Low-Voltage (ELV) systems, including CCTV, access control, fire alarm, public address, and communication systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Centralized monitoring, control, and system integration requirements.Coordination with specialist as applicable to the project scope, Interface management between MEP infrastructure, civil works, structural elements, architectural works, and specialist installations, Understanding of utility authority requirements, including Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), applicable Saudi Building Code (SBC) provisions, Civil Defense requirements, and relevant international standards, including NFPA, IEC, and NEC, where contractually applicable.Key Deliverables and ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of all assigned MEP works in accordance with contractual requirements and approved project schedules.Establish clear execution priorities, deliverables, responsibilities, and performance targets for all MEP disciplines and packages.Coordinate execution strategies covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.Monitor overall MEP performance against approved milestones, identify potential delays and critical constraints, and implement timely corrective and recovery measures.Ensure that adequate manpower, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and specialist resources are available to meet project requirements.Maintain ownership of MEP delivery commitments and proactively resolve issues that could affect progress, quality, cost, or contractual obligations.Oversee all MEP engineering and technical coordination activities, ensuring the timely preparation, review, submission, approval, and implementation of design deliverables.Ensure timely completion and coordination of shop drawings, material submittals, technical calculations, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and other required technical documentation.Coordinate with technical team for timely resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, design discrepancies, consultant comments, and site-related technical issues.Ensure that engineering deliverables are coordinated with construction requirements, procurement schedules, approved specifications, and actual site conditions.Review proposed design changes and technical alternatives in coordination with the MEP Director and relevant project stakeholders.Ensure that technical deviations, scope changes, and additional requirements are properly documented and referred to the appropriate management and commercial teams.Coordinate with procurement, commercial, and technical teams to establish material and equipment procurement priorities in line with the approved project schedule.Ensure the timely preparation, approval, and release of material submittals and technical procurement documentation.Monitor long-lead items, manufacturing progress, inspections, delivery schedules, and site material availability.Identify potential procurement delays and initiate timely mitigation measures to protect critical-path activities.Ensure that procurement commitments are aligned with approved technical requirements, contractual obligations, and project budget provisions.Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical, manufacturing, delivery, and installation-related constraints.Direct and coordinate MEP installation activities across all assigned work fronts, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.Coordinate installation sequences and work-front availability with civil, structural, architectural, infrastructure, and specialist contractors.Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower deployment, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with contractual commitments.Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews to verify installation quality, identify constraints, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.Ensure that work is executed in accordance with approved inspection procedures, quality requirements, and HSE standards.Coordinate the resolution of site clashes, access restrictions, incomplete civil work, design discrepancies, and other constraints affecting MEP installation.Ensure that non-conforming works are identified, documented, rectified, and closed out within agreed timeframes.Work closely with the Planning Department for MEP execution sequences, resource requirements, progress targets, and milestone commitments.Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule, identify critical-path activities, and assess the impact of delays on subsequent work packages.Review weekly and monthly progress reports, manpower histograms, productivity reports, and look-ahead schedules.Ensure that appropriate recovery plans are developed and implemented where actual progress falls behind planned targets.Coordinate with construction teams to ensure the timely release of work fronts and prevent delays caused by incomplete prerequisites or unresolved interfaces.Forecast resource requirements and promptly address manpower, equipment, material, and supervision shortages.Maintain accurate visibility of MEP progress, outstanding constraints, and anticipated completion dates.Coordinate with the Commercial and Contracts teams on variations, additional work, design changes, claims, subcontractor payments, and other matters affecting project cost or contractual entitlement.Ensure that additional requirements, scope changes, and potential variations are identified, documented, and communicated promptly to the relevant teams.Support the preparation of technical justifications, quantity assessments, progress records, and other documentation required to substantiate contractual submissions.Monitor the potential cost and schedule implications of technical decisions, procurement changes, and execution constraints.Ensure that subcontractor activities and deliverables remain aligned with their contractual obligations and approved scope.Escalate commercial and contractual risks requiring management intervention and support timely resolution in coordination with the Project Director and MEP Director.Monitor the timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), site observations, inspection comments, and outstanding quality issues.Coordinate with the Quality Department to ensure that inspection requests, testing records, and quality documentation are completed and approved.Ensure that approved method statements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work are implemented throughout MEP activities.Maintain accountability for quality workmanship, safe execution, and compliance with project HSE requirements.Lead and coordinate MEP pre-commissioning, testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing activities in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.Ensure that testing and commissioning plans, procedures, resources, equipment, and documentation are prepared and available in line with the project schedule.Ensure that testing and commissioning activities are properly coordinated with utility connections, permanent power availability, operational requirements, and other project interfaces.Ensure that all required test certificates, commissioning reports, and system acceptance records are completed and submitted for approval.Lead the preparation, coordination, and completion of MEP handover documentation in accordance with contractual and project requirements.Ensure the timely submission of as-built drawings, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties, test certificates, commissioning reports, training records, and equipment documentation.Coordinate with the client, consultant, and relevant project teams to close outstanding inspections, punch-list items, defects, and handover comments.Coordinate the transfer of completed systems and associated documentation to the client or designated Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team.Lead regular MEP coordination and progress meetings, ensuring that actions, responsibilities, and deadlines are clearly assigned and followed through.Maintain effective communication and coordination with the Project Director, MEP Director, client, consultant, planning, procurement, commercial, quality, HSE, construction, and commissioning teams.Establish clear accountability among discipline engineers, package managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from a recognized university.Valid registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), in accordance with applicable requirements.Experience Requirements15–20 years of relevant professional experience in MEP engineering, construction, and project management.Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary MEP packages on large-scale, complex construction and infrastructure projects.Proven ability to manage the complete MEP delivery cycle, from engineering coordination and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover.Strong understanding of project planning, baseline and recovery schedules, critical-path analysis, contractual milestones, resource loading, productivity monitoring, and short-term look-ahead planning.Demonstrated experience in subcontractor management, commercial coordination, variation assessment, claims support, and cost control.Proven capability in resolving technical issues, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and managing competing project priorities under demanding delivery schedules.