Construction Manager MEP (PMC Background)

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Construction Manager MEP (PMC Background) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) works for a large-scale infrastructure project. The successful candidate will represent the Client/PMC team, ensuring MEP construction activities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all MEP construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, productivity, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure MEP works align with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, and project milestones.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems, civil works, structures, utilities, and other project disciplines.
• Review and validate construction methodologies, work sequences, and installation plans.
• Act as the Client's representative in all MEP-related matters, providing technical guidance to senior leadership.
• Review and approve contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing procedures.
• Participate in commercial, contractual, and technical discussions with contractors and stakeholders.
• Support claims evaluation, variation reviews, and dispute resolution related to MEP works.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, Saudi regulations, project specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Lead inspections, audits, and quality reviews throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Ensure all installation and testing activities meet approved quality standards.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Coordinate with client representatives, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and government authorities.
• Lead MEP progress meetings and interface coordination workshops.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations highlighting progress, key risks, and mitigation plans.

Testing, Commissioning, and HSE

• Oversee MEP testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and final handover activities.
• Ensure defects are identified, tracked, and resolved before project completion.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals, training programs, and asset handover documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE policies and project safety requirements.
• Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions where required.

Candidate Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in construction management, specifically with a strong PMC background in MEP.
• Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary contractors across complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to drive contractor performance and project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commercial and contractual awareness within FIDIC-based contracts.
• Experience working in multicultural and fast-paced project environments.