MEP Project Manager

Company: MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time

Openings: 2

Minimum Experience: 15 years of directly relevant experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Take end-to-end ownership of assigned MEP projects from mobilization through engineering, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning, handover and commercial close-out, ensuring delivery against contract, programme, cost, quality and HSE objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish the project execution plan, MEP programme, engineering/submittal schedule, procurement plan, manpower histogram, cash-flow priorities and project controls in alignment with the main project programme.
• Review contract documents, BOQs, specifications, tender assumptions and scope interfaces and establish clear deliverables, exclusions, risks and change-control mechanisms.
• Lead engineering, construction, QA/QC, HSE, planning, commercial, procurement, BIM and document-control teams and maintain clear responsibility matrices and reporting rhythms.
• Monitor progress, productivity, manpower, material availability and subcontractor performance; implement recovery plans for critical-path delays and underperformance.
• Own project financial performance including budget control, cost-to-complete, procurement commitments, monthly billing, variations/claims, subcontractor payments and cash-flow support.
• Manage client, consultant, main-contractor and authority interfaces and lead progress, technical and commercial meetings; ensure actions and approvals are closed on time.
• Ensure engineering approvals, authority approvals, long-lead procurement and logistics are obtained ahead of construction need dates.
• Enforce project HSE, QA/QC, method statement, inspection and testing requirements and ensure timely closure of NCRs, snags and audit findings.
• Manage change, risk, contractual notices, delay records and technical/commercial substantiation in coordination with Contracts/QS teams.
• Oversee system completion, testing, commissioning, integrated testing, training, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, authority completion certificates and final handover.
• Manage defect-liability obligations and support final account, retention and outstanding payment recovery.
• Provide accurate weekly/monthly reports covering progress, risks, cost, billing, procurement, manpower, quality, safety and decisions required.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of MEP construction experience, including proven Project Manager responsibility for substantial building projects.
• Strong knowledge of complete MEP project lifecycle, planning, technical coordination, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness including cost control, payment applications, variations, claims and subcontract management.
• UAE/GCC experience and familiarity with authority approvals and consultant/main-contractor workflows are strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering major residential, high-rise, hospitality, commercial or mixed-use developments is preferred.
• Proficiency with project reporting and working knowledge of Primavera P6/MS Project, ERP/commercial systems and document-management platforms.
• PMP or equivalent project-management certification is an advantage.