Project Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: MEP Contracting | High-Rise Residential & Hospitality Projects
Reports To: General Manager / Projects Director
Salary (Tax-Free): Kindly submit your salary expectations

We are seeking a highly experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of multiple complex projects across Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines to deliver high-rise buildings to the highest quality and safety standards. The ideal profile brings strong leadership, deep MEP technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams from initiation to handover.

• Lead full-cycle execution of MEP works on high-rise residential and hotel projects
• Plan and monitor project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams to ensure smooth integration
• Review designs, BOQs, drawings, and ensure compliance with ASHRAE, SMACNA, NEC, and local authority standards
• Direct all authority approvals (DEWA, DM, DCD, etc.), ensuring timely inspections and certifications
• Manage contractor/subcontractor teams, control labour productivity, and optimise performance
• Conduct project progress meetings, issue weekly reports, and support top management in strategic planning
• Ensure QA/QC processes are embedded and safety regulations followed across the lifecycle
• Lead project handover documentation and close-out procedures

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 12+ years of UAE experience in managing MEP projects
• Proven leadership in delivering high-rise towers or hotel developments from start to finish
• In-depth knowledge of design coordination, site supervision, procurement, and contract administration
• Familiar with UAE local authority processes (DEWA, DCD, DM, etc.)
• Solid background with reputed MEP contractors and consultants
• Fluent in written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong labour control and project manpower planning skills
• Strong knowledge of contracts, submittals, and authority documentation
• Stable employment history (no job hopping) with at least 2–3 projects completed end-to-end
• Must be currently based in UAE

• Senior MEP Project Manager
• MEP Construction Manager
• Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager
• MEP Project Lead – High Rise

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