Project Manager - MEP

Emirates Electrical Engineering LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Rostamani Group is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee HVAC, Fire Protection, Lighting, and ELV systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in the UAE. The role emphasizes delivering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards, while maintaining client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, 7+ years in MEP project management, and UAE/GCC experience. PMI-PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to review complex MEP systems and project constraints.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, construction practices, and authority regulations relevant to UAE building codes.
• PMI-PMP certification is preferred for project leadership and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic project planning to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor time, cost, and HSE performance to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers on design, procurement and construction activities.
• Prepare and manage invoices, budgets, cash flow, and progress reporting.
• Lead and coordinate site teams to ensure compliant installation and commissioning.
• Prepare estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Generate weekly progress reports and update project schedules.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem-solving

MEP systems knowledge

Construction practices

Authority regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

PMI - PMP Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

The MEP Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of MEP projects including HVAC, Fire Protection, Lighting, Small Power, ELV systems, Plumping and Drainage installations of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Buildings, ensuring the Projects are completed on time, within the allocated budget, by meeting required quality standards and satisfaction to client.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall strategic planning of the project to ensure timely delivery of the project.
• Oversee the project performance with regards to time, cost, HSE and ensure timely delivery of project by meeting quality standards.
• Establishing Necessary Contractual correspondence with Client on the delays and cost impact on the project.
• Direct or coordinate with suppliers and contractors for Design and Manufacturing related activities.
• Participate in the negotiations for contract finalization with project stakeholders.
• Assist, review and coordinate the creation, submission and clearance of invoices and monitor the budget and project Cash flow at regular intervals.
• Direct or coordinate the engineering, safety, facilities, and production personnel to ensure timely delivery of the project in compliance with specifications or customer requirements.
• Supervise and assign duties to site manager/supervisors/technicians engaged in technical installation and commissioning of the project.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Generate and update project progress reports, planned value, invoice projection and cash flow projection and follow up on the same.
• Tracking of the project schedule and preparation and submission of weekly Progress reports to client, project manager and the internal teams.
• Inspect workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Work with site managers, Design Manager, Commissioning Managers, HSE officer, site engineers and technicians to ensure high-performance, service oriented work environment that supports achieving company objectives, values and strategic plan.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• PMI - PMP Certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in managing MEP projects for residential and commercial towers and industrial buildings.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing MEP projects in UAE or any other GCC countries.
• ESCO industry experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, construction practices, and authority regulations

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision.