MEP Project Coordinator

About the role

IRTH Group is looking for a highly experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to join its Main Contractor project team for a major construction project in Dubai. The role manages and supervises MEP subcontractors end to end, ensuring Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire & Life Safety and ELV systems are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality, in line with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence and project specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage MEP works on site on behalf of the Main Contractor and lead, supervise and control MEP subcontractors, suppliers and vendors
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, Dubai Civil Defence fire and life safety requirements, shop drawings, method statements and project specifications
• Coordinate preparation, review and approval of MEP design drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and authority submission packages (DM, DCD, utilities)
• Plan and monitor MEP construction programmes, sequencing works with civil and architectural activities
• Review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, ITPs and commissioning plans before consultant submission
• Attend DM and DCD inspections and close comments in a timely way
• Manage MEP interfaces with architecture, structure, interior design, façade and specialist systems, and monitor progress, productivity and quality
• Handle lead testing, commissioning and authority approvals, and manage RFIs, variations and claims
• Ensure HSE compliance, prepare progress reports for the Project Director, support procurement and complete as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover packages

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
• Minimum 12 years of MEP construction management experience in the UAE
• Proven experience managing multiple MEP subcontractors for a Main Contractor
• Background in hospitality, mixed-use or high-rise projects in Dubai
• Experience on the consultant or PMC side is highly preferred

Required skills

• Strong leadership, coordination, communication and planning skills
• Understanding of FIDIC-based contracts
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality inspections and Dubai Civil Defence submissions
• PMP or equivalent certification is an added advantage

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Performance bonus
• Annual air ticket allowance