MEP Construction Manager

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• 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.).
• 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 onsite 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, and changes in regulation by local authorities, and advise on cost and time impact.
• Evaluate MEP contractor performance.
• Monitor the planned submission dates and record delays if any, and follow up on materials procurement and delivery.
• Inform themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures in place within Hill International and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• Minimum 15 or more years of experience in Construction/MEP projects with extensive experience in dealing with local authorities in Abu Dhabi.
• Experience dealing with MEP subcontractors.
• Proven track record as a Construction Manager on related projects with large MEP scopes.
• Strong technical background in MEP projects with at least 2 full life cycle project experiences working on a Project Management 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.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and procedures.
• 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, specifically in systems for public health, ventilation, fire protection, power supply and distribution, building automatic systems, communication systems, and other low current systems.