MEP Project Manager - Complex Buildings: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Construction /
Full-time /
On-site
Our client, a globally recognised leader in construction and infrastructure, is seeking a seasoned MEP Project Manager to oversee and drive the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects of construction projects.
This role requires 15+ years of expertise in MEP systems, along with the ability to coordinate effectively with design and architectural teams to ensure that MEP work is thoroughly coordinated and aligned with each phase of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Expertise: Lead the MEP portion of construction projects, managing design, performance standards, installations, and integration with other trades to ensure seamless project execution.
- MEP Coordination: Liaise between design subcontractors and civil/finishing works in collaboration with the Architect, ensuring all MEP designs align with overall project objectives.
- Scheduling & Planning: Provide scheduling inputs for MEP works, initiating and managing MEP subcontracts, supply chain processes, and designs to align with project timelines.
- Meetings & Collaboration: Participate in technical coordination meetings with subcontractors, architects, and project staff, facilitating clear communication and ensuring alignment on all MEP work.
- Documentation & Compliance: Oversee and validate as-built documentation, drawings, and performance tests. Lead commissioning, handover, and snagging processes, ensuring comprehensive snagging control and quality assurance.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct audits of MEP subcontractors and participate in site inspection and approval processes, ensuring standards meet project specifications.
- Testing & Commissioning: Collaborate with project leaders in testing and commissioning processes, facilitating compliance and functionality of MEP systems.
- Technical Review: Review package contractors’ submittals and test reports alongside the PMC & Consultant, providing feedback and ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Engineering Manager on project progress, issues, and resolutions.
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership & Judgment: Demonstrated business judgment, with a record of achieving profitability objectives and effective project closeouts and ability to analyse and navigate financial trade-offs, often with incomplete information.
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized, with a meticulous approach to contracts, legal provisions, and project documentation; and multitasking capabilities to handle competing priorities, balancing project needs with maintaining strong client relationships.
- Problem-Solving & Communication: Quick assessment and response skills for complex issues, strong diplomatic and communication skills to manage and resolve conflicts, and problem-solving aptitude and ability to take decisive actions confidently.
Your Profile
- Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP or a similar position within the construction industry, with at least 5 years as an MEP Manager.
- Experienced in both site- and design-oriented roles.
- Experienced in large- scale and complex building construction projects.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Extensive experience in Gulf and Middle East construction markets.
- Background in MEP design review and familiarity with MEP BIM models.
- Proficient in project management and document control tools, such as Primavera.
What’s in It for You
- Competitive Compensation: A tailored package that reflects your expertise and contribution, with flexible remuneration options to suit your lifestyle.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy an extensive range of perks tailored to your EXPAT needs.
- Career Growth: Strong opportunities for advancement, supported by a culture that values continuous learning and professional development.
About Cabo Norte Professionals
Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.
Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry
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