MEP Manager

Jacobs; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is delivering a landmark MEP project near Riyadh as part of Vision 2030. The role leads large mechanical and electrical subcontract packages, focusing on contractor management, programme delivery, coordination, and successful handover of complex MEP systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in HVAC/chilled water, substations, and high-rise developments, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive multi-stakeholder delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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 MEP subcontract packages, values in excess of SAR 500 million.
• Lead and coordinate MEP 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

Project leadership

Contractor management

Coordination

Communication

Delivery focus

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are one of the delivery partners supporting a landmark entertainment, sports, and cultural mega development located approximately 45 km southwest of Riyadh. As one of Saudi Arabia’s flagship Vision 2030 projects, this destination is being developed to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and enhance quality of life through world class attractions, residential communities, and natural landscapes, while creating significant employment opportunities and fostering long term sustainable growth.

Role Overview

Delivery-focused MEP project leadership role supporting existing assets, responsible for managing large mechanical and electrical subcontract packages across completed designs. The role focuses on contractor and subcontractor management, programme delivery, coordination, and close‑out of complex MEP systems, including HVAC, chilled water, and associated infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of large MEP subcontract packages, including values in excess of SAR 500 million
• Lead and coordinate MEP 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

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline
• 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

Jacobs. A world where you can. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.