Senior MEP Manager | Real Estate | Museum Development

What You Will Do: Full Project Lifecycle MEP Management • Lead MEP activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to handover. • Establish and maintain the overall MEP delivery strategy. • Provide technical leadership to the project team, consultants, and contractors. • Ensure MEP requirements are integrated with project needs early in the development. • Identify and mitigate technical, program, cost, and interface risks. • Advise senior project leadership on MEP-related matters. Design Management and Coordination • Review and manage MEP design compliance with standards and regulations. • Coordinate MEP systems with architectural and other disciplines. • Review and approve design submissions, calculations, and documentation. • Ensure MEP systems are practical and aligned with project requirements. • Support value engineering and technical optimization processes. • Integrate MEP systems within overall design. Construction Supervision and Project Delivery • Provide technical oversight of on-site MEP activities. • Monitor contractor performance and compliance. • Coordinate MEP works with other construction activities. • Review and monitor construction methodologies and technical submissions. • Ensure installation quality and adherence to standards. • Identify and resolve construction issues and interface risks. Authorities and Regulatory Approvals • Coordinate MEP authority requirements and approvals. • Maintain relationships with Dubai and UAE authorities. • Ensure compliance with UAE and international regulations. • Coordinate authority inspections and approvals. • Address authority comments and ensure timely resolution. Fire & Life Safety / Civil Defense • Coordinate fire protection, alarm, and emergency systems with MEP design. • Ensure compliance with fire strategy and Civil Defense requirements. • Coordinate testing and approval of fire safety systems. • Address Civil Defense comments promptly. Sustainability and Energy Performance • Lead MEP contribution to sustainability objectives and LEED requirements. • Identify opportunities for improving energy and water efficiency. • Review performance of major building systems for sustainability. • Coordinate sustainable solutions across the project and wider district. • Identify opportunities for renewable energy and smart technologies. Museum, Exhibition and Specialist Systems • Provide leadership on MEP requirements for museums and cultural buildings. • Understand and manage environmental conditions for exhibitions. • Coordinate MEP with curators and specialist consultants. • Ensure integration of specialist systems with infrastructure. HVAC, Cooling Plant and Environmental Control • Provide oversight of HVAC and cooling systems. • Ensure cooling capacity meets project requirements. • Coordinate HVAC with architectural and exhibition needs. • Ensure system resilience and maintainability for critical spaces. Procurement and Contract Management • Provide MEP inputs into procurement strategies. • Review MEP aspects of contractor proposals. • Support evaluations of MEP scope, variations, and changes. • Define MEP scope and responsibilities in contracts. • Manage specialist MEP subcontractors. Testing, Commissioning and Handover • Lead MEP testing, commissioning, and handover strategy. • Ensure commissioning is integrated into project plans. • Review commissioning plans and procedures. • Coordinate integrated systems testing. • Oversee preparation of O&M manuals and asset information. Risk, Quality and Program Management • Manage MEP-related risks and opportunities. • Maintain risk and opportunity register for MEP. • Support project program maintenance and delay mitigation. • Ensure quality and compliance of MEP works. • Monitor procurement and delivery of MEP equipment. Required Skills To Be Successful: • Strong leadership and project management skills. • Excellent understanding of complex MEP systems. • Experience with authority approvals and regulatory compliance. • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. What Qualifies You For The Role: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related discipline. • 20+ years of relevant experience in major building and infrastructure projects, preferably in museum. • Experience in managing MEP delivery on large-scale, complex projects. • Strong understanding of UAE regulations and energy efficiency requirements.