Construction Manager, MEP

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Manager to lead site operations across HVAC works, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.

You will coordinate with civil, structural, and architectural teams, supervise subcontractors, review method statements, risk assessments, and ensure approvals from authorities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in MEP construction with at least 5 years in managerial/site leadership.
• Strong hands-on experience in HVAC systems including District Cooling, Chilled Water, and VRF.
• Experience in high-rise, commercial, hospital, or industrial projects.
• Good knowledge of UAE authority regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project planning tools such as Primavera or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise installation of chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ducting, chilled water piping, ventilation systems and controls.
• Oversee daily site activities, manpower allocation, productivity and material management.
• Ensure proper site mobilization, logistics planning and equipment deployment.
• Coordinate with civil, structural and architectural teams to avoid clashes and delays.
• Conduct regular site meetings with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage testing and commissioning of HVAC systems and ensure smooth project handover.
• Liaise with consultants, clients and local authorities for inspections and approvals.
• Maintain site documentation, daily progress reports and cost control records.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead and manage overall MEP site operations particularly HVAC works

• Plan and supervise installation of chillers AHUs FCUs ducting chilled water piping ventilation systems and controls
• Oversee daily site activities manpower allocation productivity and material management
• Ensure proper site mobilization logistics planning and equipment deployment
• Coordinate with civil structural and architectural teams to avoid clashes and delays
• Conduct regular site meetings with subcontractors and internal teams
• Ensure implementation of HSE policies conduct toolbox talks and maintain safe working conditions
• Review and approve method statements risk assessments ITPs shop drawings and material submittmits
• Monitor project schedule and ensure milestones are achieved as per approved program
• Manage subcontractor performance work quality and timely completion
• Supervise testing and commissioning of HVAC systems and ensure smooth project handover
• Liaise with consultants clients and local authorities for inspections and approvals
• Maintain site documentation daily progress reports and cost control records
• Ensure proper housekeeping and overall site discipline

Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 10 15 years of experience in MEP construction, with minimum 5 years in managerial/site leadership role. Strong hands-on experience in HVAC systems including District Cooling, Chilled Water Systems, and VRF. Experience in high-rise, commercial, hospital, or industrial projects preferred. Good knowledge of UAE authority regulations and standards. Proficiency in MS Office and project planning tools such as Primavera or MS Project.