Lead - Design Coordination (MEP)

Adani Realty; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Realty seeks an seasoned MEP Design Leader to drive engineering governance and strategic design across multiple projects in India. You will lead cross-disciplinary coordination with architectural, structural, and project teams, ensuring constructability, code compliance, and standout asset performance.

The role focuses on driving sustainability, energy management, and smart building initiatives, while overseeing design reviews, risk management, and stakeholder engagement across complex

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in MEP design and building services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination for large-scale developments.
• Strong governance, technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives and IGBC/LEED programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design strategy, governance, and standards across projects.
• Oversee coordination among MEP, architectural, structural, and other teams; drive constructability reviews.
• Review and approve design deliverables through concept to construction stages; ensure compliance with NBC, Fire & Life Safety, and green building norms.
• Provide strategic technical guidance during project execution and manage RFI reviews and value engineering.
• Drive energy efficiency, automation, and ESG initiatives; promote innovative building management solutions.
• Mentor teams, establish review mechanisms, and ensure timely delivery of technical solutions and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Design governance

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Master's in Engineering/Construction Management

Certifications: BIM, Sustainability, PMP, LEED, IGBC

Job description

Responsibilities

MEP Design Leadership & Governance

• Lead MEP design strategy and governance across multiple projects and business units.
• Establish engineering design standards, technical specifications, and best practices for MEP systems.
• Drive design consistency, innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
• Review and approve key engineering design decisions and technical solutions.

Design Coordination & Integration

• Ensure seamless coordination between MEP, Architectural, Structural, Landscape, Interior, and Project Execution teams.
• Oversee multidisciplinary design reviews and resolve complex engineering and coordination challenges.
• Lead BIM-based coordination and constructability reviews across projects.
• Ensure alignment of engineering designs with business requirements and project objectives.

Technical Review & Compliance

• Review and approve MEP design deliverables at concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction stages.
• Ensure compliance with NBC, Fire & Life Safety norms, Electrical Regulations, Green Building standards, and statutory requirements.
• Guide teams on technical risk management and resolution of critical design issues.
• Support authority approvals and technical due diligence activities.

Project Support & Execution Excellence

• Provide strategic technical guidance during project execution.
• Review major RFIs, design modifications, material approvals, and engineering value additions.
• Monitor implementation quality and compliance with approved engineering standards.
• Ensure timely closure of critical site-level technical challenges.

Sustainability & Smart Building Initiatives

• Drive adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable building service solutions.
• Support implementation of IGBC, LEED, GRIHA, Net-Zero, Smart Building, and ESG initiatives.
• Promote innovations in automation, energy management, water conservation, and building intelligence systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-ready engineering solutions.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Lead value engineering initiatives across project portfolios.
• Review project budgets, technical specifications, equipment selections, and engineering costs.
• Identify opportunities for lifecycle cost optimization without compromising quality and performance.
• Support procurement teams in technical evaluations and vendor finalization.

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

• Lead engagement with MEP consultants, specialist agencies, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage consultant performance, deliverables, and adherence to project timelines.
• Collaborate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Finance, Planning, Sales, CRM, and Facilities Management teams.
• Present technical recommendations and project updates to senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop engineering and design coordination teams.
• Drive knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish robust review mechanisms, reporting structures, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Professional certifications in BIM, Sustainability, PMP, LEED, IGBC, or Building Services will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in MEP design, engineering coordination, building services, or project engineering within large real estate, infrastructure, commercial, hospitality, or mixed‑use developments.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design coordination for large-scale developments and high‑rise projects.
• Strong exposure to consultant management, technical governance, sustainability initiatives, and execution support.
• Experience in leading large teams and handling multiple projects simultaneously.