MEP Project Manager

This position is on-site based in Damascus Governorate, Syria.

Position Objective:

The MEP Project Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works within the data center and technical buildings project. The role ensures that critical MEP systems, including HV/LV power distribution, UPS, standby generation, precision cooling, fire suppression, and plumbing infrastructure, are designed, procured, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, applicable international standards, and the master project program.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage the full MEP scope delivery across all data centre and technical building facilities, including HV/MV switchgear, transformers, LV distribution boards, UPS systems, standby diesel generators, PDUs, precision cooling (CRAC/CRAH and chilled water systems), BMS, domestic plumbing, and drainage.
• Review and monitor contractor MEP construction program, ensuring alignment with the master project schedule and identifying critical path risks, interface clashes with CSA works, and recovery opportunities.
• Support & Monitor reviewing IFC drawings, engineering calculations, equipment data sheets, and material submittals for MEP systems, coordinating sign-off with the Design Manager and appropriate technical discipline leads.
• Oversee and manage the MEP commissioning program, including pre-commissioning checks, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), Integrated System Testing (IST), and Operational Readiness Review (ORR) milestones, in coordination with the commissioning team.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress monitoring visits to verify quality of MEP installations, equipment installation sequences, and compliance with approved specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Manage the RFI process for all MEP-related design queries, ensuring timely and technically sound responses from the design team and specialist vendors.
• Chair and minute MEP-specific progress and coordination meetings with the contractor, commissioning teams, and client representatives.
• Review and assess contractor variation claims, extension of time requests, and change orders relating to MEP scope, providing technical recommendations to the Senior Project Manager.
• Monitor compliance with MEP specifications and applicable standards.
• Coordinate MEP works with parallel CSA, ELV/ICT, and specialist trades to maintain program sequencing and prevent interface delays.
• Oversee production and review of MEP As-Built documentation, O&M manuals, commissioning records, and handover packages.
• Track and report MEP-specific KPIs covering program, quality, cost, and HSE to the Senior Project Manager on a weekly basis.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or telecommunication or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of project management or senior site management experience on major MEP construction projects, with at least 4 years specific to data centre, mission-critical facility or mega infrastructure programs.
• Deep technical knowledge of data center MEP systems including HV/MV power distribution, LV switchgear and distribution, UPS (IEC 62040-3), diesel generators, precision cooling (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water), BMS, and earthing and bonding systems.
• Strong working knowledge of international MEP standards applicable to data centers.
• Proven experience managing MEP commissioning program including FAT, pre-commissioning and SAT milestones.
• Experience working within a PMC or PMO framework on large-scale programs.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for program monitoring and critical path analysis.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is desirable.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is preferred.