Lead - MEP Design Management

Lead - Design Management (MEP)

1. Design Coordination & Stakeholder Alignment

• Act as the single point of coordination for all MEP‑related activities across brand technical services, AOC project teams, consultants, contractors, and the Hospitality Division.
• Ensure all MEP designs integrate brand guidelines, operational workflows, safety norms, and sustainability objectives.
• Lead structured design review meetings with well‑defined minutes, action trackers, and deliverables monitoring.

2. MEP Design Oversight

• Review, validate, and approve all design stages (Concept, Schematic, DD, GFC) for compliance with:
  • Brand technical standards
  • Local codes and statutory norms
  • Operational efficiency, maintainability, and guest‑experience requirements
• Detect design gaps proactively and drive timely resolution with consultants and contractors.

3. Coordination With Hotel Operators & Brand Technical Teams

• Manage all technical interactions with brand technical services regarding MEP standards, equipment selection, HVAC strategies, BOH layouts, kitchen & laundry coordination, fire & life safety, water systems, and sustainability requirements.
• Evaluate operator‑requested changes for technical feasibility, cost impact, project timelines, and integration challenges before approval.

4. Site Execution, Quality Control & Technical Support

• Provide on‑site oversight during installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of all MEP systems.
• Verify installation quality and readiness against approved designs, brand standards, and best practices.
• Address RFIs, deviations, and technical issues with timely resolution.
• Support snagging, de‑snagging, system testing, and final commissioning activities.

5. Governance, Compliance & Documentation Management

• Ensure all MEP works comply with Adani Group safety protocols, risk‑management frameworks, ESG commitments, and quality benchmarks.
• Guide project teams through statutory approvals, inspections, and MEP‑related certification processes.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including design registers, compliance trackers, approval logs, and commissioning reports.

6. Budget Management & Value Engineering

• Review BOQs, technical specifications, and vendor proposals for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Recommend value‑engineering options that reduce cost without compromising performance or brand expectations.
• Track cost variations arising from design changes and provide periodic budget insights, risk assessments, and technical updates to the Head – Project Design & Development.
• Monitor MEP design progress against overall project milestones.

7. Handover & Pre‑Opening Support

• Ensure seamless transition of MEP systems from project delivery to hotel pre‑opening teams.
• Support operator teams with system training, documentation, testing, and operational readiness checks.
• Assist in achieving final brand certifications and pre‑opening readiness audits.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a closely related field.

Desirable / Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Building Services or MEP Engineering, or an equivalent advanced qualification.

Work Experience Requirements

• Total Experience: 8–14 years in MEP design management within sectors such as hospitality, mixed‑use developments, luxury residential, or commercial real estate.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 12 years of hands‑on experience in MEP-related roles.

Preferred Organizational Background

• Experience working with real estate organizations, particularly within the hospitality segment, or exposure to international hotel brands.

Relevant Industry Sector

• Strong background in hospitality sector projects.

Experience Level

Senior Level