Lead - Design Coordination (MEP)

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.

Design Coordination & Integration

• 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.

Technical Review & Compliance

• 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.

Project Support & Execution Excellence

• 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.

Sustainability & Smart Building Initiatives

• 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.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• 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.

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• 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.

Experience

• 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.