General Project Manager (MEP)

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Role Overview

The General Manager – Projects (MEP) will be responsible for leading and managing the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and related systems across large-scale projects. This role ensures end-to-end delivery, including design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover, while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, budget, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will play a key role in project leadership, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvements in MEP project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership, direction, and vision for the MEP function across multiple projects.
• Define and implement strategies for design management, procurement, execution, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Build, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary MEP teams to achieve high performance.

Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of MEP projects from concept to handover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality & safety plans.
• Ensure effective design coordination with architectural, structural, and service teams.
• Conduct drawing reviews, BOQ finalization, value engineering, and constructability assessments.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure MEP systems are designed and implemented in compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Supervise technical disciplines including Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and ELV/IBMS systems.
• Drive quality assurance and control measures during installation and commissioning phases.

Procurement & Contracts

• Manage contracts with consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee procurement processes including specifications, approvals, and material submittals.
• Monitor vendor performance, ensure cost efficiency, and control resource utilization.

Cost & Budget Management

• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure profitability, timely billing, and collections where applicable.
• Optimize costs and minimize wastage throughout project execution.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Foster a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with EHS norms.
• Ensure adherence to building codes, fire safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, architects, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage expectations, conduct progress reviews, and provide timely project reporting.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Implement lessons learned to refine project processes.
• Stay updated with advancements in MEP technologies (BIM, energy-efficient and sustainable systems) and integrate them into projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / MEP Engineering (or equivalent).
• Master’s degree or certifications in HVAC, Fire Protection, Energy Efficiency preferred.
• 10–20+ years of experience in MEP projects, including significant leadership exposure.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects (commercial, infrastructure, hospitality, or multi-storey developments).

Strong knowledge of MEP systems, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools, and relevant codes/standards (NFPA, IS, NBC, etc.).