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Job Title:
MEP Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Construction Management (CM: Design & Build Projects)
Location:
Mumbai, India
Business Unit:
Project & Development Services (PDS) – Construction Management Vertical
Position Summary:
The MEP SME will be part of the Core Construction Management team responsible for providing end-to-end Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) technical expertise across the life cycle of Design & Build projects. The role will encompass solutioning during the bid stage, technical evaluation in pre-construction, design validation and troubleshooting during execution, and ensuring complete compliance and documentation through project close-out. The SME will support multiple projects concurrently and act as a technical resource for cross-functional knowledge sharing within PDS.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Bid Stage – MEP Solutioning
Collaborate with pursuit teams to provide MEP strategy, solutioning and preliminary design inputs for potential projects.
Support estimation teams with MEP scope, design parameters, and technical risk assessment during bidding.
2. Pre-Construction Stage
Lead design and cost reviews for proposed MEP systems to ensure compliance with client requirements, statutory norms, sustainability goals, and budget constraints.
Conduct market coverage for MEP vendors and contractors, prepare technical ratings for shortlisting.
Evaluate and review technical bids from contractors and suppliers; recommend best-fit solutions.
3. Construction Stage
Validate working designs against approved drawings and specifications.
Troubleshoot MEP-related issues and provide timely resolution to RFIs (Requests for Information).
Propose and implement value engineering strategies without compromising quality or compliance.
Monitor and track MEP work progress across multiple projects; ensure timely completion and quality adherence.
Coordinate Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities and verify system performance prior to handover.
4. Close-Out Stage
Review and approve final MEP documentation including test reports, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and statutory clearances.
Ensure smooth handover of MEP systems to facility management teams.
5. Cross-Functional & Knowledge Sharing
Drive MEP technical awareness across project managers and design teams.
Share best practices, technical trends, and regulatory updates with wider PDS teams.
Support in developing internal MEP process guidelines and checklists.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: BE (Bachelor of Engineering) in Electrical or Mechanical.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in MEP design, engineering, and/or project management roles, with significant experience in end-to-end project life cycle for commercial / industrial / mixed-use developments.
Strong knowledge of Indian & international building codes, standards, and statutory requirements.
Proven ability to evaluate and manage MEP contractors and vendors.
Exposure to LEED, green building, and energy-efficient design preferred.
Key Competencies:
Technical depth across MEP disciplines (HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, ELV systems).
Analytical skills for design and cost evaluation.
Strong vendor coordination and negotiation abilities.
Problem-solving mindset with ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Reporting To:
State Cluster Lead –Construction Management- Mumbai • Work Dynamics
Location:
On-site –Mumbai, MHScheduled Weekly Hours:
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