Assistant Manager - MEP

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work options

Paid leave and wellness programs

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group (GIG) seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the on-site execution of MEP services for a large infrastructure project. You will coordinate with PMCs and contractors to ensure timely delivery, maintain quality, and manage budgets.

The role requires a strong background in electrical/MEP systems, construction management, and proficiency in project scheduling tools. This position is based on-site and offers extensive stakeholder collaboration and safety governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant project handling experience.
• BE Mech/Electrical Engg with 5–8 years in construction/MEP projects.
• Experience in coordinating consultants and contractors with PMCs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent to manage MEP implementation in a project ensuring timeliness and quality.
• Track, monitor and coordinate on-site activities with PMCs/MEP contractors.
• Drive adherence to project plans, design, quality norms and safety initiatives.

Skills

MEP services knowledge

Construction management

Project Management

Quality standards

Scheduling (MS Project)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

BE Mech/Elect Electrical Engg

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Industries. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

The incumbent is responsible for managing implementation of MEP services in a project to ensure timeliness and quality of MEP activities.

This is done through:

• tracking, monitoring and coordinating on-site activities for projects with Project Management Consultants/ MEP contractors
• driving adherence to the project plans, product design and quality norms
• timely resolution of issues
• implementation of all quality and safety initiatives at given location

Role Responsibilities Responsibility Area Key Activities Indicative Performance Measures Financial / Strategy 1. Project Budget Tracking Tracks spends against allocated project budget Develops a cost effective plan for the MEP part of infrastructure [Quality services within budgets] Revises costs as per the requirements through a joint discussion with AVP Projects & GM Design, sends to HO for final sign off Optimization of construction cost 2. Bills and Payments Certifies the bills of consultants Follows up with Contacts and Accounts to ensure that the payments to consultants are made in a timely manner Timely payments to consultants Operational 1. Selection of Consultants/ vendors Prepares Requests for Proposals for services that need to be outsourced locally such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, escalators etc Identifies suitable vendors for various contracts Conducts a comparative analysis of shortlisted vendors and makes recommendations Provides technical/work scope inputs to Contractors to prepare the contract Follows up with Contractors for sign off on the agreement / Letter of Intent (LOI)/work order Timely selection of consultants 2. Project Planning Provides inputs on Services design (MEP) to Design team at concept design stage Evaluates drawings submitted by consultants to ensure drawings are as per design brief and in compliance with necessary statutory requirements for MEP works Prepares detailed project plan for the project basis the • Timeliness • Comprehensiveness of planning Responsibility Area Key Activities Indicative Performance Measures macro plan prepared by regional head in coordination with the project management consultants 3. Coordination with Project Management Consultants/ Contractors • Conducts weekly review meetings with Contractors / Project Management consultants on work progress, construction schedule, design or quality issues • Identifies issues hampering project progress • Resolves technical differences of opinion (or deviations) between consultants and contractors, if any Project activities as per schedule 4. Material Procurement • Follows up with the project management consultant on schedule of materials required • Coordinates with Contracts for fulfillment of material requirements for first class items • Coordinates with Design and Regional Head on selection of fittings (if required) Timely availability of material 5. Project Tracking • Tracks and monitors progress of MEP activities with respect to final drawings, design, construction schedule and budget • Monitor installation ,Commissioning, Testing , performance trials of equipment such as HVAC , Escalators • Monitors quality of work by conducting inspections on a regular basis and scrutinizing reports from PMC consultants • Adherence to design Adherence to planned schedule • Adherence to Quality standards • Adherence to safety standards and norms 6. MIS & Reporting • Prepares monthly report on Project updates • Provides project updates to Accounts and Sales team for generation of customer bills Timeliness and accuracy of reports 7. Liaison with statutory bodies Liaisons with Local statutory bodies for power, switches water supply, etc. for approvals for the GGC townships Process 1. Process Adherence • Complies with company defined guidelines and processes • Adheres to project timelines % Process compliance 2. Process Improvement • Identifies processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement • Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity • Undertakes process improvement activities in own work area • Initiatives taken • Impact of process improvement ideas People Management and Development Learning and Development • Identifies self development needs • Takes concrete steps to pursue self development through training, education, projects etc. New skills acquired 3. Working Relationships (Internal And External) Internal Interfaces Purpose of Interaction Design (Regional & HO) Recommendations for concept drawings Liaison Advisor related to Govt. regulations Operations Tracking project timelines Marketing Project status Finance Cost saving, budgeting Sales Project completion External Interfaces Purpose of Interaction Consultants Liaison for deviation in concept designs Government Officials Negotiations for approvals Contractors Project status, timelines 4. Decision Making Authorities 1. Functional • Local consultant fees are signed off by the regional office basis incumbents recommendations • Sign-off from HO not required for MEP 2. Financial Nil 5. Position Specifications (Know-How, Skills and Knowledge for this position) Current Incumbent’s Education Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with 10.2 years of experience in handling projects Threshold Education Qualification & Experience BE Mech/Electrical Engg 5-8 years of experience in construction industry as MEP project manager. Experience in managing consultants and contractors in order to complete goals, objectives and schedules. Functional/ Technical competencies • Understanding of the real estate development business • Knowledge of MEP services such as Electrical equipment, fire fighting system, plumbing, escalatora etc • Construction management • Project Management • Knowledge of latest technologies and materials related to MEP MS Project

Work Experience

10–12 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers

2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers

Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

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