MEP Project Director - Super High-Rise Buildings

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments seeks an experienced MEP Project Director to lead the mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for Burj Azizi, a landmark super high-rise development in Dubai. The role directs strategic MEP management from design through handover, ensuring quality, safety, and on‑time execution.

The candidate will manage senior MEP teams, coordinate with cross‑functional engineering and construction disciplines, and drive successful delivery of complex systems across 50+ floors.

Qualifications

• 20–25 years of experience in MEP project management.
• 5–10 years in senior leadership roles such as MEP Director.
• Experience delivering super high‑rise building projects (50+ floors).
• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the full MEP lifecycle across the Burj Azizi project.
• Direct and manage multidisciplinary MEP activities across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, installation, testing and handover teams.
• Ensure adherence to budgets, schedules and safety standards.
• Lead MEP Managers and cross‑disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and final handover of MEP systems.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Project management

HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

PMP (preferred)

Job description

Job Snapshot

MEP Project Director - Super High-Rise Buildings Job Snapshot - Role: MEP Project Director - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Construction - Function: Project Management - Experience: 20-25 years in MEP project management, including 5-10 years in senior leadership - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Azizi Developments is seeking an experienced MEP Project Director to lead the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works for Burj Azizi, a landmark super high-rise building project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This senior leadership position is responsible for the strategic direction, technical management and successful execution of complex MEP systems throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and procurement to installation, testing, commissioning and final handover. The successful candidate must have extensive experience managing MEP works on super high-rise buildings, including proven hands-on leadership of projects with 50 or more floors. The role requires strong technical expertise, multidisciplinary coordination capabilities and a demonstrated record of delivering complex high-rise building services within approved quality, safety, cost and schedule requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Construction - Function: Project Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Department and Project Information

Department: MEP - Projects - Position Level: Director - Project: Burj Azizi - Project Category: Super High-Rise Building Construction

Job Purpose

Provide strategic leadership, technical direction and overall management of MEP works for the Burj Azizi super high-rise development. Ensure effective planning, design coordination, procurement, construction execution, quality management, safety compliance, cost control and timely project delivery in accordance with approved specifications, budgets and contractual project requirements. Lead multidisciplinary MEP teams and coordinate complex building services across construction phases and building zones to achieve successful testing, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

MEP Project Leadership and Delivery

• Lead and oversee the complete MEP project lifecycle, from design development through final handover.
• Provide strategic direction for MEP works across the super high-rise development.
• Direct and manage MEP activities across multiple construction phases and building zones.
• Ensure effective execution of MEP works in accordance with approved project requirements.
• Oversee coordination between engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project delivery against approved schedules, budgets, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex technical and construction coordination challenges.

Senior Management and Team Leadership

• Lead MEP Project Managers, Construction Managers and Design Managers.
• Provide technical and managerial direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinate responsibilities across MEP design, construction and project management functions.
• Guide project teams in addressing technical issues and construction priorities.
• Maintain effective communication between senior project leadership and relevant engineering disciplines.
• Support coordinated decision-making across the MEP project organization.
• Ensure teams remain focused on project execution, quality, safety and delivery objectives.

MEP Engineering and Building Services Management

• Oversee mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering works.
• Direct coordination of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Oversee firefighting and fire alarm system requirements.
• Manage coordination of Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems.
• Supervise Building Management System (BMS) coordination and integration requirements.
• Oversee vertical transportation systems and associated engineering interfaces.
• Coordinate other specialist building services required for the super high-rise development.
• Ensure building services are integrated effectively across relevant project disciplines.

Design Review and Technical Approvals

• Review and approve MEP designs in accordance with project requirements.
• Evaluate technical submissions and engineering documentation.
• Review MEP shop drawings for technical compliance and construction coordination.
• Assess material submittals against approved specifications.
• Review method statements relating to MEP construction activities.
• Provide technical direction to address design and installation challenges.
• Ensure MEP technical documentation supports coordinated project execution.

Super High-Rise Systems Coordination

• Oversee complex MEP systems associated with super high-rise building construction.
• Manage coordination of high-pressure water distribution systems.
• Review drainage system requirements across high-rise building zones.
• Oversee smoke management and stairwell pressurization systems.
• Coordinate electrical power distribution and emergency building systems.
• Address engineering interfaces involving multiple MEP plant rooms and technical floors.
• Ensure effective coordination of vertical transportation and associated building services.
• Support the integration of complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure throughout the building.

Multidisciplinary Construction Coordination

• Coordinate MEP activities with civil and structural construction teams.
• Manage interfaces between MEP works and architectural requirements.
• Coordinate building services installations with facade construction activities.
• Oversee coordination with specialist subcontractors.
• Address construction sequencing and installation interface requirements.
• Support effective coordination between different building zones and construction stages.
• Resolve technical and operational issues affecting multidisciplinary project execution.

Procurement and Construction Execution

• Oversee MEP procurement activities as part of the overall project delivery process.
• Ensure procurement requirements are coordinated with approved designs and project schedules.
• Direct the execution of MEP installation works.
• Monitor construction activities against approved technical and project requirements.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractor activities across the development.
• Provide leadership in managing large-scale MEP construction teams and workforce requirements.
• Support effective allocation and coordination of resources throughout project execution.

Quality, Safety and Cost Management

• Ensure MEP works comply with approved quality standards and technical specifications.
• Oversee the implementation of applicable project safety requirements.
• Monitor MEP project execution against approved budgets.
• Provide management direction to support effective cost control.
• Identify issues affecting project quality, safety, cost or delivery.
• Coordinate appropriate management responses to significant project concerns.
• Maintain focus on achieving approved project performance objectives.

Testing, Commissioning and Handover

• Oversee MEP testing and commissioning activities across the super high-rise development.
• Direct coordination of integrated testing and commissioning for complex building systems.
• Ensure relevant MEP disciplines are coordinated during commissioning activities.
• Monitor readiness of building services for final testing and project handover.
• Address technical issues affecting system integration and commissioning.
• Coordinate relevant teams and subcontractors throughout the commissioning process.
• Oversee the final handover of MEP works in accordance with project requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Master 's degree in Engineering or Project Management is an advantage.

Professional Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent project management qualification is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 20-25 years of overall experience in MEP project management within the building construction industry.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in senior leadership positions such as MEP Project Director, MEP Director or Head of MEP.
• Proven experience successfully managing and delivering super high‑rise building projects.
• Demonstrated hands‑on leadership experience in projects involving buildings with 50 or more floors is essential.
• Experience managing complex multidisciplinary MEP works throughout design, construction, commissioning and handover.

Essential Super High-Rise Experience

• Super high-rise developments with 50 to 100 or more floors.
• Large-scale residential and mixed‑use towers.
• Complex vertical transportation systems.
• High‑pressure mechanical and plumbing infrastructure.
• Multiple MEP plant rooms and technical floors.
• Integrated testing and commissioning of high‑rise building systems.
• Large-scale MEP subcontractor and workforce management.

Technical Expertise

• Strategic MEP project management and delivery.
• Mechanical, electrical and plumbing system coordination.
• HVAC engineering and installation management.
• Firefighting and fire alarm systems.
• ELV and Building Management Systems.
• Vertical transportation systems.
• High‑pressure water distribution and drainage.
• Smoke management and stairwell pressurization.
• Electrical power distribution and emergency systems.
• MEP design reviews and technical approvals.
• Shop drawing, material submittal and method statement reviews.
• Multidisciplinary construction interface management.
• MEP procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Project quality, safety, budget and schedule management.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic leadership of major MEP construction projects.
• Ability to direct multidisciplinary engineering and management teams.
• Strong technical decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience coordinating complex building services across multiple construction zones.
• Effective management of specialist contractors and large construction workforces.
• Strong communication and coordination across project disciplines.
• Ability to manage demanding project schedules and technical requirements.

Important Candidate Eligibility Requirements

• Proven hands‑on leadership experience in MEP works for buildings with 50 or more floors is mandatory.
• Candidates must have successfully managed and delivered super high‑rise building projects.
• Experience exclusively in low‑rise or mid‑rise buildings does not meet the requirements of this position.
• Applicants must demonstrate the senior MEP leadership experience and technical capabilities necessary for complex super high‑rise construction.

About Azizi Developments

Azizi Developments is a Dubai‑based private real estate developer with a portfolio of residential, commercial and large‑scale development projects in the United Arab Emirates. Burj Azizi is one of the company 's landmark super high‑rise developments in Dubai. The MEP Project Director will play a senior leadership role in delivering the building 's complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing and associated building services, supporting the project 's construction, commissioning and final handover requirements.