Project Manager - MEP | Asset Development | Real Estate

Job Requisition ID: 177415 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

The MEP Project Manager leads and manages all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) components across development projects—from design through construction to final handover—ensuring delivery in line with project specifications, budget, schedule, and quality standards, while meeting the developer’s overall objectives.

What you will do:

• MEP Design Integrity & Compliance
  • Ensure all MEP designs align with project requirements, authority regulations, and international standards.
  • Lead multidisciplinary design coordination and resolve clashes.
  • Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising performance or quality.
• Project Delivery (Time)
  • Own delivery of all MEP milestones in line with the approved project schedule.
  • Identify potential delays early and implement recovery plans.
  • Ensure timely approvals, procurement, and site execution.
• Construction Quality
  • Ensure MEP installations comply with specifications, approved drawings, and QA/QC standards.
  • Minimize defects, rework, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
  • Enforce contractor adherence to method statements and best practices.
• Contractor & Consultant Performance
  • Monitor and assess contractor and consultant performance against defined KPIs.
  • Ensure timely submittals, approvals, and execution.
  • Resolve technical and contractual matters efficiently.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover
  • Oversee testing and commissioning of all MEP systems to ensure full functionality.
  • Ensure complete and accurate handover documentation (O&M manuals, as-built drawings).
  • Deliver smooth project handover with minimal snags and outstanding defects.

Required Skills to be successful:

• 10+ years of experience in MEP project management within large-scale construction and development projects.
• Proven experience in delivering complex developments (mixed-use, residential, commercial, and hospitality).
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE, IEC) and authority regulations.
• Solid experience in managing authority approvals, design quality, and contractor performance.
• Ability to manage project complexity, including system integration, budget and schedule constraints, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of company governance frameworks, including DOA, QA/QC, HSE, procurement, financial controls, sustainability, and reporting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance, resolve technical and contractual challenges, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse parties.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver within tight timelines.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and results-driven mindset.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven track record in managing MEP aspects of large-scale developments from design through to handover.
• Strong experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to drive results and ensure accountability.
• Effective communication and influencing skills to manage stakeholders and achieve project objectives.
• Ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and implement practical, timely solutions & outcomes.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. 
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.