Lead - Design Coordination (MEP)
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Skills
bimconstructability reviewscrmdue diligencefacilities managementpmpvalue engineering
About the role
MEP Design Leadership & Governance
- Lead MEP design strategy and governance across multiple projects and business units.
- Establish engineering design standards, technical specifications, and best practices for MEP systems.
- Drive design consistency, innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
- Review and approve key engineering design decisions and technical solutions.
- Ensure seamless coordination between MEP, Architectural, Structural, Landscape, Interior, and Project Execution teams.
- Oversee multidisciplinary design reviews and resolve complex engineering and coordination challenges.
- Lead BIM-based coordination and constructability reviews across projects.
- Ensure alignment of engineering designs with business requirements and project objectives.
- Review and approve MEP design deliverables at concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction stages.
- Ensure compliance with NBC, Fire & Life Safety norms, Electrical Regulations, Green Building standards, and statutory requirements.
- Guide teams on technical risk management and resolution of critical design issues.
- Support authority approvals and technical due diligence activities.
- Provide strategic technical guidance during project execution.
- Review major RFIs, design modifications, material approvals, and engineering value additions.
- Monitor implementation quality and compliance with approved engineering standards.
- Ensure timely closure of critical site-level technical challenges.
- Drive adoption of energy-efficient and sustainable building service solutions.
- Support implementation of IGBC, LEED, GRIHA, Net-Zero, Smart Building, and ESG initiatives.
- Promote innovations in automation, energy management, water conservation, and building intelligence systems.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-ready engineering solutions.
- Lead value engineering initiatives across project portfolios.
- Review project budgets, technical specifications, equipment selections, and engineering costs.
- Identify opportunities for lifecycle cost optimization without compromising quality and performance.
- Support procurement teams in technical evaluations and vendor finalization.
- Lead engagement with MEP consultants, specialist agencies, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Manage consultant performance, deliverables, and adherence to project timelines.
- Collaborate with Design, Projects, Procurement, Finance, Planning, Sales, CRM, and Facilities Management teams.
- Present technical recommendations and project updates to senior leadership.
- Mentor and develop engineering and design coordination teams.
- Drive knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish robust review mechanisms, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.
- Professional certifications in BIM, Sustainability, PMP, LEED, IGBC, or Building Services will be an added advantage.
- 15–20 years of experience in MEP design, engineering coordination, building services, or project engineering within large real estate, infrastructure, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use developments.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design coordination for large-scale developments and high-rise projects.
- Strong exposure to consultant management, technical governance, sustainability initiatives, and execution support.
- Experience in leading large teams and handling multiple projects simultaneously.