Chief Engineer

Suba Hotels Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Suba Hotels Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking a seasoned MEP Design Lead to drive engineering standards for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection from concept to construction documents, coordinating BIM workflows and reviewing loads and shop drawings.

You will mentor design and site engineers, manage budgets, BOQs and tender evaluations, ensure compliance with NBC/NEC/NFPA, supervise commissioning and on-site testing, and support energy efficiency goals.

Responsibilities

• Set MEP design standards and engineering best practices
• Give final approval on HVAC, power, lighting, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection designs
• Review load calculations, equipment selections, single-line diagrams, and shop drawings
• Oversee MEP design from concept through construction documents
• Run BIM and clash-detection coordination across disciplines
• Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Supervise installation quality, testing, and balancing on site
• Lead commissioning of HVAC, electrical, BMS, fire alarm, and plumbing systems
• Manage handover documents, as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties
• Lead and mentor MEP engineers, designers, and site engineers
• Prepare and review cost estimates, BOQs, and tender evaluations
• Select and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
• Control budgets and track schedule and cost variances
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (NBC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, local authorities)
• Enforce site safety, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and work at height
• Lead root-cause analysis for failures and non-conformances
• Support energy efficiency and green certifications (LEED, IGBC, GRIHA)
• Advise leadership on technical risk, bids, and new technologies

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Set MEP design standards and engineering best practices
• Give final approval on HVAC, power, lighting, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection designs
• Review load calculations, equipment selections, single-line diagrams, and shop drawings
• Oversee MEP design from concept through construction documents
• Run BIM and clash-detection coordination across disciplines
• Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Supervise installation quality, testing, and balancing on site
• Lead commissioning of HVAC, electrical, BMS, fire alarm, and plumbing systems
• Manage handover documents, as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties
• Lead and mentor MEP engineers, designers, and site engineers
• Prepare and review cost estimates, BOQs, and tender evaluations
• Select and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
• Control budgets and track schedule and cost variances
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (NBC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, local authorities)
• Enforce site safety, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and work at height
• Lead root-cause analysis for failures and non-conformances
• Support energy efficiency and green certifications (LEED, IGBC, GRIHA)
• Advise leadership on technical risk, bids, and new technologies