Mep Engineer

Role & responsibilities:

Estimation, BOQ & Cost Management

• Prepare detailed BOQs (Bill of Quantities) for MEP works based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare rate analysis for MEP items, including material, labour, equipment, installation, wastage, and other associated costs.
• Prepare detailed rate estimates and cost estimates for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and other MEP services.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify quantities, materials, and scope of MEP works for accurate estimation.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations and conduct technical and commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors to achieve competitive project rates while maintaining required quality standards.
• Prepare project cost sheets and monitor estimated costs against actual project expenses.
• Assist in determining project pricing, markup, and profit margins to ensure commercially viable and profitable projects.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials/methodologies without compromising quality or project requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and management team in preparing client quotations, commercial proposals, and tender submissions.
• Monitor material consumption and MEP execution costs to control project budgets and avoid cost overruns.
• Maintain records of BOQs, rate analysis, estimates, quotations, variations, and final quantities for project documentation and billing purposes.

Vendor, Contractor & Material Management

• Coordinate with MEP vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely execution and compliance with project specifications.
• Verify materials received at site against approved specifications, BOQs, drawings, and purchase orders.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and ensure procurement is aligned with approved project budgets.
• Monitor material consumption, installation status, and site requirements to minimise wastage and delays.
• Follow up with vendors and contractors for timely resolution of material and execution-related issues.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the on-site point of contact for clients and consultants regarding MEP-related activities.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, project managers, civil teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and execution-related issues.
• Participate in Client meetings and provide updates on MEP progress, technical concerns, costs, and pending activities.
• Coordinate with the estimation, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure alignment between quoted scope and actual site execution.

Technical & Compliance Management

• Ensure MEP installations are executed as per approved shop drawings, technical specifications, relevant codes, and project standards.
• Review drawings and identify potential technical issues, quantity discrepancies, and service clashes.
• Coordinate MEP service coordination and resolve technical issues during execution.
• Ensure testing, commissioning, inspection, and handover activities are completed as per project requirements.

Safety & Site Compliance

• Ensure all MEP activities comply with applicable safety standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor safe working practices by contractors and site personnel.
• Report unsafe conditions, technical deviations, quality concerns, and other site issues to the Project Manager promptly.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, measurements, material approvals, and project records.

Preferred candidate profile

• BE/B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university.
• 37 years of relevant experience in MEP execution, estimation, and costing, preferably in commercial interior fit-out, corporate office, EPC, or turnkey projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in MEP BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
• Should have practical knowledge of electrical MEP systems and working exposure to HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and other MEP services.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, layouts, specifications, BOQs, and technical documents.
• Mumbai resident and immediate joiner is highly preferred