Technical Manager - MEP
DBB Contracting LLC
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager – MEP Contracting to lead the design coordination, technical compliance, and engineering delivery of large-scale building and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring MEP systems meet international standards, local authority approvals, and client expectations within budget and timeline.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee MEP engineering design, shop drawings, and material submittals, ensuring compliance with project specifications, authority regulations (Dubai Municipality, DEWA, ADDC, etc.), and international standards.
Lead design coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to resolve technical issues and optimize solutions.
Manage the technical team (engineers, draftsmen, BIM modelers), assigning responsibilities and ensuring timely deliverables.
Review and approve value engineering proposals, offering cost-effective and innovative MEP solutions without compromising quality.
Ensure seamless MEP integration with architectural and structural works through detailed coordination drawings and BIM implementation.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory authorities for design submissions, approvals, and inspections.
Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
Support project execution by resolving site technical issues and ensuring adherence to QA/QC and HSE requirements.
Monitor project progress and provide technical reports to management, highlighting risks and recommending mitigation measures.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in MEP contracting, with at least 5 years in a technical management role.
Strong exposure to high-rise, commercial, residential, hospitality, or mixed-use projects within the UAE/GCC.
Skills
Skills:
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager – MEP Contracting to lead the design coordination, technical compliance, and engineering delivery of large-scale building and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring MEP systems meet international standards, local authority approvals, and client expectations within budget and timeline.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee MEP engineering design, shop drawings, and material submittals, ensuring compliance with project specifications, authority regulations (Dubai Municipality, DEWA, ADDC, etc.), and international standards.
Lead design coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to resolve technical issues and optimize solutions.
Manage the technical team (engineers, draftsmen, BIM modelers), assigning responsibilities and ensuring timely deliverables.
Review and approve value engineering proposals, offering cost-effective and innovative MEP solutions without compromising quality.
Ensure seamless MEP integration with architectural and structural works through detailed coordination drawings and BIM implementation.
Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory authorities for design submissions, approvals, and inspections.
Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
Support project execution by resolving site technical issues and ensuring adherence to QA/QC and HSE requirements.
Monitor project progress and provide technical reports to management, highlighting risks and recommending mitigation measures.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in MEP contracting, with at least 5 years in a technical management role.
Strong exposure to high-rise, commercial, residential, hospitality, or mixed-use projects within the UAE/GCC.
Skills
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems
- Leadership and team management skills
- Project management skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical expertise in MEP systems design and installation
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
- Communication skills
- Ability to coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors
- Budgeting and cost control skills
- Quality assurance and quality control knowledge
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