Assistant General Manager - MEP Design Management

The House of Abhinandan Lodha; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Abhinandan Lodha seeks a seasoned General Manager MEP Design Management to drive design, planning, and execution of MEP systems across projects. This individual contributor role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring design excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities include leading MEP design, reviewing DBRs, coordinating with BIM teams, and overseeing all MEPF calculations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; master's preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in MEP design and project management.
• Experience across design to execution in residential, commercial, industrial and infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of MEP systems (Electrical, Mechanical, ELV, HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting).
• Manage full life cycle of MEP projects from planning to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, vendors and regulatory authorities.

Skills

MEP design & execution

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

BE Mechanical

BE Electrical

Masters in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Simaris

BIM coordination tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned General Manager MEP Design Management to drive the design, planning, and execution of MEP systems across projects. This is an individual contributor role with high ownership, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams including design, execution, commercial, and external consultants.

The role will focus on ensuring design excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery, while aligning with business objectives and delivering a superior customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Engineering

• Lead the design and engineering of Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, HVAC, Plumbing, and Firefighting systems.


• Review and validate DBRs, design drawings, documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, and project reports.


• Oversee all MEPF system calculations such as load estimation, fault level analysis, DG/UPS sizing, SLDs, lighting layouts, earthing, lightning protection & aviation systems, earthing, FAPA, security systems, elevators, BMUs, pumping systems, OHT, UGT, Fire tanks, plumbing systems, Waste management (soil & water), STP, ventilation systems mechanical & conventional parking, FOH & BOH, fire-fighting systems, pressurization systems, etc.

Project Management

• Manage the complete life cycle of MEP projects from planning to execution and commissioning, starting from mobilizing new projects to handing over completed ones including supervising Testing & Commissioning.


• Monitor project progress, resolve site issues, and ensure adherence to design specifications and safety standards.


• Plan and manage resource allocation, cash flow, project schedules, and risk assessments.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with clients, architects, structure and MEPF consultants, vendors, contractors, and third-party agencies.


• Representing to regulatory authorities for any specific cases, when required (MCGM, MOEF, UDCPR, CFO, BEST, MGL, etc)


• Handle RFIs, coordinate with BIM teams, and participate in design and construction meetings to resolve challenges.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards including NBC and HSE, ASHRAE guidelines.


• Maintain documentation related to material approvals, quality control, testing, and commissioning.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary MEP team, driving performance and technical excellence.


• Organize regular training programs, technical seminars, and status meetings to enhance team capabilities.


• Maintain consultants evaluation forms to ensure quality control.


• Lead consultants team as per standard Pre-Con design programme to ensure timely delivery of BOQ, Tender & GFC packages with required quality, for main & sub-contractors / vendors

Pre-Sales and Business Support

• Support pre-sales activities including RFP/RFQ responses, technical proposal preparation, and contract negotiations.

Key Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (BE Mech/Elec.).


• Masters Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering preferred

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years of experience in Mech / Elec Design and MEP Project Management.


• Experience in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.


• Experience across the project lifecycle; from design to execution.


• International project experience is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in MEP design and execution (Electrical, Mechanical, ELV, HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting, all DBRs, etc).


• Hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD, Dialux (Lighting Design), and Simaris (SLD Preparation).


• Strong knowledge of BIM coordination, NBC codes, Green Building Concepts (LEED/IGBC/EDGE projects).


• Familiarity with power systems, LT/HT systems, building automation, and sustainability requirements.


• Lead Value Engineering initiatives to optimize costs without compromising the \"luxury\" experience

Certifications:

• LEED / IGBC Accredited Professional (IGBC-AP)

Other Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities


• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously


• High ownership and accountability with a solution-oriented approach

Preferred Project Exposure

• Real estate residential and commercial asset classes


• Understanding of market practices, consultants, and customer expectations in relevant segments