ELV & MEP Project Lead for Large-Scale Developments

Jacobs; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is delivering a landmark ELV/MEP project near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the role leads large subcontract packages and coordinates complex mechanical-electrical scope across multiple buildings.

The Delivery-focused ELV Specialist will manage contractors, drive programme delivery, and ensure safety, quality and successful close-out while interfacing with senior leadership across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience for Project Manager level, or 15+ years’ experience for Senior Project Manager level.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale MEP construction packages on complex developments.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management capability.
• Experience with HVAC, chilled water systems and substations is beneficial.
• High-rise building project experience is preferred.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and delivery-focused leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of large ELV subcontract packages, including values in excess of SAR 500 million
• Lead and coordinate ELV contractors and subcontractors to achieve programme, quality, and safety objectives
• Drive construction programme, sequencing, and recovery planning across MEP works
• Oversee HVAC and chilled water systems from building interfaces through asset integration
• Coordinate MEP activities across multiple buildings, stakeholders, and asset interfaces
• Support senior leadership across the mechanical scope and wider MEP delivery
• Manage integration and coordination of substations and major utility interfaces
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and progressive close-out of MEP systems
• Monitor contractor performance, progress reporting, and risk management
• Support operational readiness, handover, and post-completion activities

Skills

Contractor management

ELV systems

HVAC coordination

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is delivering a landmark ELV/MEP project near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the role leads large subcontract packages and coordinates complex mechanical-electrical scope across multiple buildings.

The Delivery-focused ELV Specialist will manage contractors, drive programme delivery, and ensure safety, quality and successful close-out while interfacing with senior leadership across the project.