Senior Project Manager - Connections (MEP)

The Role

The Senior Project Manager — Connections (MEP) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing fall utility and infrastructure connections related to MEP systems for development projects. The role ensures timely acquisition, approval, execution, and commissioning of utility con...

The Role
The Senior Project Manager — Connections (MEP) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing fall utility and infrastructure connections related to MEP systems for development projects. The role ensures timely acquisition, approval, execution, and commissioning of utility connections, including electricity, water, sewerage, drainage, telecommunications, gas, and district cooling services, while coordinating with authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all utility connection activities for multiple projects from design stage through project handover. • Liaise with relevant authorities and service providers to obtain approvals, NOCs, permits, and utility| connection agreements. • Coordinate with MEP consultants, contractors, and utility agencies to ensure compliance with authority requirements. • Monitor project schedules and ensure utility connections are delivered in line with project milestones. • Review MEP designs and infrastructure requirements to ensure compatibility with utility providers’ standards, • Manage utility application submissions, technical approvals, inspections, and commissioning processes. • Identify potential risks related to utility connections and develop mitigation plans. • Coordinate with development, construction, design, procurement, and finance teams regarding utility requirements and costs. • Track budgets associated with utility connections and infrastructure works. • Attend meetings with utility authorities, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. • Ensure all documentation, permits, approvals, and records are properly maintained. • Prepare periodic progress reports and provide updates to senior management. • Support project handover activities and ensure successful commissioning of all utility services.

Requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline. • Masters Degree or Project Management certification (PMP) is an advantage. • Professional engineering registration is preferred • Minimum of 7 years of experience in MEP project management. • Minimum 4 years in a senior management role handling utility and infrastructure connections. • Strong experience with utility authorities and service providers in the UAE.

About the company
Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs. Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term. Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, thats why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.