Summary
LEAD Development is seeking an MEP Director to oversee technical delivery across a project’s lifecycle. The role includes reviewing consultant and contractor designs, coordinating procurement and technical meetings, and assessing construction progress, quality, testing and commissioning. The director will also oversee MEP close-out documentation, support commercial valuations and claims, and contribute to project reporting and business development. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, at least 15 years of industry experience, and strong written and spoken English.
The posting
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Job Summary
The MEP Director oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a specific project which has a beginning, an end and specified deliverables. You will manage and supervise, gives clear direction, coaches and supports effectively to reach their full potential; persuade and influence others successfully towards a desired course of action; demonstrate a better perspective and explore innovative approaches. Provide input into specific technical aspects of individual to support the production of high quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviewing of consultant and contractor designs.
- Providing input into all aspects of the procurement process including preparation of briefs and bid documentation, prequalification of consultants/ contractors, and the bid/ appointment process.
- Providing input into the development of the MEP schedule and reviewing contractor submissions.
- Managing technical coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and utility providers.
- Reviewing of pre-construction documentation provided by the contractor including shop drawings, material/ equipment submittals and samples, quality plans, and method statements.
- Reviewing of construction progress including programme and quality control/ auditing.
- Reviewing of all testing and commissioning activities and liaison with the independent commissioning authority.
- Dealing with development of project MEP close out strategy and review of documentation such as record drawings and O&M manuals provided by the contractor.
- Supporting the commercial team in the valuation of works, change control, or claims.
- Assisting in the production of project reports.
- Reporting to the project director.
- Supporting bidding and securing new work.
Technical Competencies
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 15 years of industry experience
- Excellent knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques and procedures.
Behavioural Competencies
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Good command in oral and written communication in English.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Integrity and reliability.
- People oriented.
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.