MEP Head

Job Summary:

Head of MEP

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall

  MEP strategy and vision

  for high-rise residential projects, aligning with company goals for quality, cost-efficiency, and innovation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and sustainable MEP practices relevant to high-rise residential buildings in India.
• Provide expert

  technical guidance and oversight

  across all MEP disciplines (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical etc.,).
• Lead the

  review and approval of MEP designs

  , ensuring optimal solutions, constructability, and seamless integration with architectural and structural elements.
• Oversee

  advanced BIM-based MEP coordination and clash detection processes

  , specifically for complex vertical residential structures.
• Collaborate with design consultants to achieve value engineering and innovative solutions that meet project budgets and performance criteria.
• Manage and supervise

  MEP installations on-site

  , ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Oversee the

  testing, commissioning, and handover

  processes of all MEP systems, ensuring operational readiness and client satisfaction.
• Implement robust

  quality control procedures

  for MEP works across all project stages.

• Lead, mentor, and manage

  a team of MEP managers, engineers, and coordinators, fostering a high-performance culture and technical expertise.
• Ensure adequate

  resource planning and allocation

  for MEP teams across various projects.
• Oversee the

  selection, evaluation, and management of MEP consultants, contractors, and suppliers

  , ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Negotiate and manage

  MEP contracts

  to optimize value and mitigate risks.
• Responsible for the overall

  MEP budget management

  , including cost estimation, expenditure tracking, variance analysis, and cost-saving initiatives for projects.
• Approve major MEP-related expenditures and ensure financial targets are met.
• Ensure all MEP designs and installations strictly comply with

  National Building Code (NBC) of India, relevant IS codes

  , and local regulations specific to

  Chennai and Tamil Nadu

  for high-rise residential buildings.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate

  MEP-related risks

  (technical, schedule, cost, safety) across projects.
• Represent the company in

  high-level meetings

  with clients, statutory authorities, design consultants, and senior management regarding MEP matters.
• Provide

  executive-level reports

  on MEP progress, performance, and key challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is essential. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED AP, BIM certifications) are highly advantageous.
• Minimum of

  18+ years of progressive experience

  in MEP design, coordination, and project execution, with at least

  5-7 years in a leadership or Head role

  within the

  high-rise residential construction sector in India

  , specifically with exposure to the Chennai market.

• Technical Expertise:

• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of all MEP systems relevant to high-rise residential buildings (HVAC systems for apartments and common areas, water management, drainage, fire detection/suppression, electrical distribution, smart home technologies, vertical transportation).
• Exceptional proficiency in

  software's

  and other relevant design/management tools.
• Thorough understanding of relevant Indian and international building codes, safety regulations, and sustainable building practices.
• Proven track record of

  leading, motivating, and managing large, multi-disciplinary MEP teams

  . Strong project management, strategic planning, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors, manage consultants, and communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to resolve complex technical and coordination challenges under pressure.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, procurement strategies, and contract management.