MEP Lead

Job Title

Lead MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)


Location

Mumbai, MH, India (On-site; frequent site presence)

Experience

6-10 years in MEP project execution and management, preferably in industrial/manufacturing/large commercial projects.


Employment Type

Full-time


About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven MEP Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of MEP packages for greenfield/brownfield projects in Sanand . The role spans budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, quality assurance, safety compliance, and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with design intent and statutory norms.


Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Controls

• Develop and own the MEP project plan : scope, WBS, baseline schedule, procurement plan, risk register, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare and track BoQs, budgets, and cost-to-complete , driving value engineering without compromising safety or performance.
• Establish progress measurement , daily/weekly reporting, and dashboarding (e.g., S-curves, earned value).

Design Coordination & Technical Governance

• Coordinate with MEP consultants, architects, structural teams , and OEMs to freeze designs and resolve RFIs/technical queries.
• Review drawings and submittals (IFC, shop drawings, as-builts), ensure compliance with codes (IS standards, IEC, NBC, NFPA as applicable).
• Lead constructability reviews and drive design-build clarifications, interface management (MEP-civil-process).

Execution & Site Management

• Plan look-ahead schedules , manpower/hot-work planning, method statements, and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Supervise installation, testing & commissioning (HVAC, Electrical HT/LT, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, Compressed Air, Utility Piping, BMS/EMS, Lighting, Earthing, ELV).
• Manage MEP subcontractors/vendors : selection, mobilization, performance monitoring, RA bills verification, change orders/claims.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce QA/QC standards; lead inspections, FAT/SAT/commissioning protocols, punch lists, and close-out documentation.
• Ensure EHS compliance (PTW, LOTO, hot-work permits, scaffolding, lifting plans, confined space, PPE) and conduct toolbox talks.
• Coordinate statutory approvals/liaisons where required (e.g., CEIG for electrical, fire NOC with Gujarat Fire Services, GPCB/PCB coordination as applicable to project scope).

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Run weekly progress meetings , risk reviews, and issue logs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain transparent communication with client/owner, PMC, contractors, and suppliers , escalating blockers with mitigation plans.
• Handover with complete O&M manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, training , and snag closure.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or related). Master's in Engineering/Construction Management is a plus.
• 6-10 years of progressive experience delivering MEP packages on industrial or large commercial projects .
• Strong command of MEP systems : HVAC, Electrical (HT/LT), Fire Fighting, Plumbing/Drainage, Utility Piping, ELV/BMS.
• Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera , AutoCAD/Revit (reading and markup), and MS Office.
• Solid understanding of Indian Standards (IS), IEC, NBC, NFPA , local regulations, and permit/inspection processes in Gujarat.
• Demonstrated capability in cost control, risk management, and change control .
• Excellent communication, vendor management, and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Hands-on with testing & commissioning workflows and documentation.

Preferred/Good-to-Have

• Exposure to manufacturing parks/industrial clusters (e.g., Sanand region) and fast-track schedules.
• Certifications: PMP/Prince2 , NEBOSH/IOSH (or equivalent EHS), LEED/IGBC familiarity.
• Experience with energy efficiency , BMS/EMS integration , and utility reliability (DG, UPS, harmonic mitigation, earthing systems).
• Familiarity with digital QA/QC tools , site mobility apps, and dashboarding (Power BI).

Behavioral Competencies

• Ownership mindset; bias for action and problem-solving.
• High standards in quality and safety ; zero-incident culture.
• Structured planning, detail orientation, and clear written/verbal reporting .
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors under schedule pressure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Schedule adherence (% milestones achieved vs baseline).
• Cost performance (CPI, variance to budget, managed change orders).
• Quality metrics (NCRs closed, punch list clearance time, rework rate).
• Safety metrics (TRIR/LTIR, audit scores, permit compliance).
• Commissioning/handover (documentation completeness, systems performance vs design).
• Stakeholder satisfaction (client/PMC feedback).