Dubai MEP Project Lead - High-Rise & BIM Coordination

JCA Associates; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JCA Associates in Dubai is looking for an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of MEP services on major construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and compliance with Dubai regulations. The role emphasizes high-rise vertical distribution, large cooling networks, and direct coordination with local utility authorities.

The successful candidate will lead HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV and BMS systems; manage BIM/MEP coordination;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 20+ years of MEP construction experience. UAE/GCC background preferred.
• Experience with high-rise towers, large mixed-use developments, or mega infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV and BMS systems across projects.
• Lead BIM/MEP coordination to resolve clashes with architectural and structural teams.
• Oversee testing, pre-commissioning, IST and final handover with zero defects.
• Manage project costs, subcontractor claims, variations and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor procurement of long-lead materials to prevent site delays.
• Implement value engineering to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate with Dubai authorities and utilities for approvals and connections.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

BIM: Navisworks/Revit

Job description

JCA Associates in Dubai is looking for an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of MEP services on major construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and compliance with Dubai regulations. The role emphasizes high-rise vertical distribution, large cooling networks, and direct coordination with local utility authorities.

The successful candidate will lead HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, ELV and BMS systems; manage BIM/MEP coordination;