Project Director
Azizi Developments · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Job PurposeTo provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and overall management of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) works for super high-rise building, ensuring successful project execution, coordination, quality, safety, cost control, and timely delivery in accordance with approved specifications, budgets, and project requirements.2. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the complete MEP project lifecycle, from design development and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
- Direct and manage all MEP activities for super high-rise developments, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple construction phases and building zones.
- Provide strategic leadership to MEP Project Managers, Construction Managers, Design Managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, firefighting, fire alarm, ELV, BMS, vertical transportation, and other associated building services.
- Review and approve MEP designs, technical submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
- Ensure effective coordination between MEP, civil, structural, architectural, façade, and specialist subcontractor teams.
- Manage complex high-rise building systems, including high-pressure water distribution, drainage, smoke management, stairwell pressurization, power distribution, and emergency systems.3. Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management would be an advantage.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification is preferred.4. Experience & Technical Requirements
- Minimum 20–25 years of overall experience in MEP project management within the building construction industry.
- Minimum 5–10 years in senior leadership positions, such as MEP Project Director, MEP Director, or MEP Head.
- Must have successfully managed and delivered super high-rise buildings.5. Preferred Candidate ProfileCandidates should have a proven track record of successfully managing MEP works for landmark super high-rise developments, preferably involving:
- Buildings with 50 to 100+ floors.
- Large-scale residential and mixed-use towers.
- Complex vertical transportation and high-pressure MEP systems.
- Multiple MEP plant rooms and technical floors.
- Integrated testing and commissioning of high-rise building systems.
- Large-scale MEP subcontractor and workforce management.Important: Candidates with experience exclusively in low-rise or mid-rise buildings will not be considered. Proven hands-on leadership experience in projects of 50+ floors is essential.