Mep Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager MEP (Fire Fighting Systems)

Department:Projects / MEP

Experience: 4-8 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical

Industry: MEP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Project Site

Immediate Joiners Preferred

Positions: 2 no's

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Project Manager MEP (Fire Fighting) with 4–8 years of experience in fire protection system installation and project execution within the construction industry. The candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring fire fighting system works to ensure timely project completion in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable fire safety codes, quality standards, and project requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of fire fighting systems, project management skills, and experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and civil construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, execute, and monitor fire fighting system installation activities from project commencement through completion and handover.

- Prepare project schedules, manpower plans, material requirements, and work execution strategies.

- Monitor daily site activities and ensure timely completion of project milestones.

- Coordinate installation of fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, hose reels, fire pumps, and fire department connections, as applicable.

- Review fire fighting drawings, shop drawings, BOQs, hydraulic calculations, and technical specifications.

- Coordinate with consultants and design teams for drawing approvals and resolution of technical discrepancies.

- Verify pipe routing, supports, sleeves, penetrations, valve locations, sprinkler layouts, and equipment installation.

- Ensure that all installations follow approved drawings and applicable fire protection standards and local authority requirements.

- Prepare material requirement schedules and coordinate procurement with the purchase department.

- Review technical submittals and material specifications for pipes, fittings, valves, sprinkler heads, pumps, and other fire protection equipment.

- Ensure materials are approved before installation and comply with project specifications.

- Ensure installation works comply with approved quality plans, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project specifications.

- Coordinate inspections and maintain installation quality records.

- Ensure proper installation and testing of fire fighting pipelines, valves, pumps, and related equipment.

- Monitor project progress, labour productivity, material consumption, and subcontractor performance.

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

- Coordinate with commercial and billing teams for measurement verification, running account bills, and variation claims.

- Plan and supervise pressure testing, flushing, and other required tests for fire fighting pipelines.

- Coordinate testing and commissioning of fire pumps, sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, and associated equipment.

- Ensure timely closure of snags and successful project handover.

- Coordinate with clients, consultants, civil teams, MEP teams, and vendors.

- Attend project coordination meetings and provide progress updates.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of fire fighting and fire protection systems in building construction.

- Experience in sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, fire pumps, hose reels, and fire protection piping.

- Ability to read and interpret fire fighting drawings, shop drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.

- Experience in project planning, resource management, cost control, and site coordination.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project or similar scheduling tools.

Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

- 4–8 years of relevant experience in fire fighting system installation and MEP project execution.

- Experience in residential, commercial, industrial, hospital, hotel, or large-scale building projects is preferred.

- Previous experience managing site teams, subcontractors, material procurement, testing, and commissioning is desirable.