MEP Manager, Mechanical

Role Overview

MEP Manager Mechanical is responsible for leading and managing all mechanical services execution at the project site, including HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting systems. Role focuses on ensuring technically sound, safe, cost-effective, and timely delivery of MEP works in line with approved drawings, specifications, statutory requirements, and project schedules, while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

1.

• Review, understand, and manage execution of HVAC, plumbing, and firefighting drawings, specifications, and BOQs, ensuring constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Review and approve technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and material samples in coordination with consultants and PMC.

2.

• Plan and supervise installation of HVAC systems including chilled water, VRF, DX systems, ventilation, pressurization, smoke extraction, and air balancing works.
• Ensure proper testing, flushing, balancing, and commissioning of HVAC systems in accordance with approved designs and standards.

3.

• Manage plumbing works covering water supply, drainage, sewage, rainwater systems, pumping systems, STP/ETP interfaces, and testing of pipelines.
  • Ensure quality installation, pressure testing, and commissioning of all plumbing systems.

4.

• Oversee firefighting systems including hydrant, sprinkler, fire pump room, fire tanks, piping networks, testing, and commissioning.
  • Coordinate with fire authorities and ensure compliance with fire safety norms and approvals.

5. Coordination and Site Management

• Coordinate closely with Civil, Structural, Electrical, Architectural, and other MEP teams to ensure clash-free execution and adherence to construction sequencing.
  • Manage and monitor mechanical subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and foremen to ensure adequate manpower deployment and productivity.

6. Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures including material inspections, pressure testing, flushing, balancing, commissioning, and documentation.
  • Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, statutory requirements, and applicable codes such as NBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, and local regulations.

7. Planning, Cost, and Procurement Support

• Monitor progress against approved schedules, identify risks, and implement corrective measures to avoid delays.
  • Support procurement by providing technical inputs, vendor evaluation, technical negotiations, and ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment. • Manage cost control, variations, billing, measurement, and certification related to mechanical works.

8. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover

• Plan and execute testing, commissioning, and final handover of all mechanical systems.
  • Ensure preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and training of client/FM teams. • Prepare periodic progress reports and participate in coordination, review, and client meetings.