Job Title: MEP Construction Manager
Location: Saudi Arabia
Department: MEP / Construction
Reports To: Project Director / Construction Director
Job Summary
The MEP Construction Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the execution of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction activities on large-scale projects. The role focuses on site execution, construction coordination, subcontractor management, and ensuring the timely completion of MEP installations in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. The MEP Construction Manager plays a key role in coordinating MEP works with civil, structural, architectural, and other disciplines to ensure efficient construction progress and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily MEP construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and construction schedules.
- Oversee the installation and execution of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, and associated building services systems.
- Develop and implement MEP construction execution plans, method statements, and site work schedules.
- Coordinate MEP works with civil, structural, architectural, façade, and other construction disciplines to resolve site interface issues.
- Manage MEP subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and construction teams to ensure efficient project execution.
- Monitor construction progress, manpower productivity, equipment utilization, and resource allocation.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, technical documentation, and construction methodologies to ensure site readiness.
- Identify and resolve technical issues, installation conflicts, and construction coordination challenges.
- Coordinate with BIM teams to identify and resolve MEP clashes and construction interface conflicts.
- Ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, approved drawings, and required resources.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with project milestones, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and Commercial teams to support construction activities.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with approved installation procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules and implement corrective actions to address delays.
- Coordinate MEP testing, commissioning, inspections, and handover activities with relevant stakeholders.
- Attend site coordination meetings and provide regular construction progress reports to project management.
- Ensure MEP construction activities are completed within the approved schedule, budget, quality, and HSE requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant MEP construction experience, including at least 5 years in a construction management or senior site execution role.
- Extensive experience working with reputable main contractors on large-scale construction projects.
- Proven experience in mega construction projects, mixed-use developments, high-rise buildings, luxury hotels, infrastructure, or complex commercial facilities.
- Strong hands-on experience in MEP site execution, installation supervision, construction sequencing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, and associated building services systems.
- Demonstrated experience managing MEP subcontractors, construction teams, and site resources.
- Strong understanding of MEP interfaces with civil, structural, architectural, and façade works.
- Practical experience in BIM coordination, clash resolution, and construction interface management.
- Previous GCC construction project experience is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of Saudi Building Codes, international engineering standards, and construction regulations.
- Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), where applicable.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM coordination tools, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office applications.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and MEP construction team management capabilities.
- Excellent knowledge of MEP construction methodologies, installation procedures, and site execution.
- Strong construction planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
- Excellent technical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination and construction interface management skills.
- Effective subcontractor supervision and construction progress monitoring.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve MEP clashes, technical conflicts, and site execution challenges.
- Strong commitment to quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ability to manage multiple construction activities under demanding project schedules.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Work Environment
- Primarily based at construction project sites, with coordination at corporate offices as required.
- Close collaboration with MEP teams, civil and structural engineers, architectural teams, BIM coordinators, subcontractors, consultants, and project management.
- Fast-paced environment supporting large-scale, complex, and high-profile construction projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
