Senior Project Manager MEP

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Project Manager (MEP) to join our team! In this role, you will be part of the PMC team responsible for managing the delivery, coordination, and integration of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, ELV, controls, security, and associated building systems for a complex development project. You will provide project leadership across multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor and stakeholder interfaces, oversee program and delivery performance, and ensure the successful execution of project objectives from design through procurement, construction, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the delivery of all MEP systems and associated packages on behalf of the PMC throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary PMC focal point for MEP delivery matters, coordinating closely with the Client, consultants, contractors, utility providers, authorities, operators, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, ELV, controls, security, and specialist systems across the project.
• Manage the delivery of advanced building systems supporting a complex development incorporating underground structures, resilient infrastructure, specialist operational requirements, and critical building services.
• Manage project scope, delivery strategies, execution plans, program objectives, and performance targets to ensure successful achievement of project milestones and contractual commitments.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across MEP, architectural, civil, structural, security, infrastructure, and specialist systems disciplines to ensure seamless project integration.
• Manage project interfaces between consultants, contractors, utility providers, authorities, operators, vendors, and third-party stakeholders to support efficient project delivery and risk mitigation.
• Monitor project progress, key milestones, long-lead equipment procurement, testing and commissioning activities, and delivery risks, implementing mitigation and recovery measures where required.
• Lead project coordination meetings, progress reviews, technical workshops, stakeholder engagement forums, and interface management sessions.
• Support design integration and technical coordination activities, including review of design changes, technical submissions, RFIs, engineering proposals, equipment selections, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Design Management, Project Controls, Commercial, Contracts, HSSE, Quality, and Construction Management teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support procurement and tendering activities, including technical reviews, contractor evaluations, tender clarifications, equipment procurement strategies, and mobilization planning.
• Lead the management of project risks, opportunities, constraints, and interface challenges that may impact program, budget, quality, commissioning, or operational objectives.
• Support commercial and contractual processes including change management, variation reviews, extension of time assessments, claims evaluation, and project governance activities.
• Coordinate authority approvals, utility connections, permits, inspections, testing requirements, and stakeholder requirements related to MEP systems.
• Support testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, operational readiness, handover, close-out, and defect liability activities to ensure successful transition into operation.
• Monitor project performance against program, budget, quality, commissioning, and operational readiness objectives, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior project leadership and Client representatives.
• Prepare executive reports, project dashboards, presentations, recommendations, and progress updates for senior Client representatives and PMC leadership.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 20 years of professional experience in MEP engineering, project management, program delivery, or major capital project execution.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large and complex building, aviation, transportation, industrial, mission-critical, healthcare, data center, storage facility, or mixed-use development projects within a PMC, Engineer, or Employer’s Representative environment.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, integrated systems testing, handover, and close-out.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, utility providers, authorities, operators, and stakeholder groups on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical power distribution, plumbing, drainage, fire and life safety systems, ELV systems, security systems, controls, and integrated building technologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, program, risks, change management processes, and project governance requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with BIM-enabled project delivery, digital coordination processes, and project information management systems.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Previous experience within a PMC, Program Management, or major capital project delivery environment.
• Experience delivering projects incorporating resilient infrastructure, specialist facilities, mission-critical systems, underground structures, or technically complex developments.
• Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and integrated systems delivery.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, digital engineering workflows, and model-based project delivery.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholder interfaces, including authorities, utility providers, operators, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Knowledge of UAE authority requirements and regional project delivery practices.
  
  
  

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