Senior Manager – MEP

Senior Manager – MEP

Location: Vapi, Gujarat
Department: Projects / MEP
Experience: 10–15+ years, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Salary: ₹15–17 LPA
Employment type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, technically proficient Senior Manager – MEP to lead the planning, execution, technical management, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across construction and real estate projects.

The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Engineering background and 10–15+ years of experience in construction or real estate, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing MEP works. The role requires hands-on experience in MEP design and execution across HVAC, electrical, firefighting, plumbing, and extra-low-voltage (ELV) systems. Candidates should have experience leading MEP teams and managing contractors, vendors, budgets, quality, and project timelines. Experience with high-rise buildings, commercial, residential, or industrial projects is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• MEP Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning and execution of MEP works across construction projects. Review and approve MEP drawings, bills of quantities (BOQs), and technical specifications. Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, project teams, and other stakeholders. Ensure MEP activities meet project timelines, milestones, and requirements.
• Design and Technical Management: Review HVAC, electrical, firefighting, plumbing, and ELV system designs. Ensure designs and installations comply with applicable local codes, standards, and safety regulations. Provide technical guidance to MEP engineers and contractors, and resolve technical issues during project execution.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Evaluate and finalize MEP contractors and suppliers. Review vendor proposals and technical submissions. Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, quality, and progress, and ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Quality and Safety Compliance: Ensure MEP installations meet quality standards and statutory requirements. Conduct site inspections and quality audits. Ensure appropriate safety procedures are followed, identify gaps, and arrange timely corrective action.
• Budget and Cost Control: Prepare and monitor MEP project budgets. Drive cost optimization through value engineering, track project expenses, and monitor MEP-related costs. Review and approve contractor and vendor bills as required.
• Testing, Commissioning, and Handover: Oversee testing and commissioning of MEP systems. Ensure systems are tested and operational before handover, and that documentation, as-built drawings, operation manuals, and other handover requirements are completed.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Lead, mentor, and manage the MEP engineering team. Allocate responsibilities, monitor team performance, and conduct regular MEP coordination meetings. Promote collaboration among MEP, civil, architectural, procurement, planning, and project teams.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of MEP design and execution.
  • Proficiency in HVAC, electrical distribution, firefighting, plumbing, and ELV systems.
• Project Management:
  • Project planning and execution.
  • Vendor and contractor management.
  • Budgeting and cost control, including value engineering.
  • Testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Leadership and Communication:
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project priorities.