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Hill International

Global construction management for large-scale projects

MEP Construction Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 15 or more years of experience in New Build / Construction/ MEP projects, with extensive experience in dealing with local authorities in Abu Dhabi
  • Experienced dealing with MEP Contractors and Subcontractors
  • Strong technical background in MEP projects and at least 2 full life cycle project experience working on a Project Management Consultancy team
  • Background working on commercial, residential and/or industrial construction projects
  • Good understanding of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems
  • General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to the construction of the project
  • Familiar with local authority's requirements and procedures
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in organization and supervision of the installation, testing and commissioning of MEP in the project under construction, specifically for systems for public health, ventilation, fire protection, power supply and distribution, building automatic systems, communication systems, and other low current systems
  • Manage and lead Construction Supervision Consultant (MEP) and monitor the deliverables of consultant
  • Support and supervise various MEP trades, especially specialists (Fire Life Safety, Electrical & Low Voltage, Building Management Systems, Security, Access Control, etc.)
  • Supervise and coordinate with QAQC and HSE Managers to ensure goals are met
  • Manage and coordinate testing and commissioning
  • Manage Commissioning Agents activities
  • Represent Employer and PMC on-site for Authority inspections and approvals
  • Identify, Assess, and prioritize the risk to the project, and report the consequences
  • Technically assess the MEP variations /Value Engineering /engineer instructions /changes in regulation by local authorities and advise on cost and time impact
  • Evaluate MEP contractor performance
  • Monitor the planned submissions dates and records delays if any and follow up materials procurements and delivery
  • Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Leads and manages MEP construction supervision, ensuring effective coordination of all MEP systems and specialist trades
  • Oversees testing, commissioning, and contractor performance, monitors deliverables, and assesses technical variations, risks, and regulatory impacts
  • Represents the employer and Project Management Consultant during inspections, ensures compliance with project specifications, safety, and quality standards, and supports timely project delivery while maintaining adherence to organizational policies
  • Represents Employer and Project Management Consultant on-site for Authority inspections and approvals
  • Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes risk to the project, and reports the consequences
  • Technically assesses MEP variations, Value Engineering, engineer instructions, changes in regulation by local authorities and advises on cost and time impact
  • Evaluates MEP contractor performance
  • Monitors planned submission dates and records delays if any and follows up on material procurements and delivery
  • Supervise and coordinate with QAQC and HSE Managers to ensure goals are met
  • Manage and coordinate testing and commissioning
  • Manage Commissioning Agents activities
  • Manage and lead Construction Supervision Consultant (MEP) and monitor the deliverables of consultant
  • Support and supervise various MEP trades, especially specialists (FLS, ELV, BMS, Security, Access Control, etc.)
  • Background working on commercial, residential and/or industrial construction projects
  • Familiar with local authority's requirements and procedures
  • Good understanding of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems
  • General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to the construction of the project
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in the organization and supervision of the installation, testing and commissioning of MEP in the project under construction, and specifically in systems for public health, ventilation, fire protection, power supply and distribution, building automatic systems, communication systems, and other low current systems

About the Company

Hill International

Global construction management for large-scale projects

Hill International provides global construction management and advisory services for programs, projects, and construction activities, offering project management oversight for large-scale undertakings. It deploys multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and monitor programs across buildings, transportation, energy, and other sectors, with services like budgeting, scheduling, risk management, procurement oversight, quality control, compliance, and post-construction facilities management tailored to each client’s finances and regulations. Its differentiators include a global footprint of over 4,100 professionals in more than 100 offices, plus experience with government contracts, resiliency and disaster recovery, and major infrastructure such as airport expansions. Its goal is to help clients deliver complex infrastructure and building projects on time and within budget while ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term operational readiness.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Evesham Township, New Jersey
Founded
1976

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