Senior Project Manager - MEP

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to join our team in Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial and residential real estate projects. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining compliance with local building codes and regulations. • Manage all aspects of MEP project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control measures • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems • Conduct site inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with specifications, technical drawings, and UAE building standards • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports; communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and team members • Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for MEP materials and equipment • Implement risk management strategies and develop contingency plans for project challenges • Lead and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and professional development Qualifications • Minimum 7 years of experience managing MEP projects in real estate or construction environments • Proven expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and infrastructure • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices • Proficiency with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar) • Advanced proficiency in CAD software and BIM (Building Information Modeling) • Demonstrated experience with budget management, cost estimation, and financial forecasting • Strong understanding of UAE building codes, regulations, and compliance requirements • Excellent contract management and negotiation skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with proven ability to coordinate cross-functional team Additional Information Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Show more Show less

Minimum 7 years of experience managing MEP projects in real estate or construction environments. Proven expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and infrastructure. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices. Proficiency with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar). Advanced proficiency in CAD software and BIM (Building Information Modeling). Demonstrated experience with budget management, cost estimation, and financial forecasting. Strong understanding of UAE building codes, regulations, and compliance requirements. Excellent contract management and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with proven ability to coordinate cross-functional team.

Manage all aspects of MEP project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control measures. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems. Conduct site inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with specifications, technical drawings, and UAE building standards. Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and progress reports; communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and team members. Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for MEP materials and equipment. Implement risk management strategies and develop contingency plans for project challenges. Lead and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and professional development.