M&E Manager

The M&E Manager is responsible for the overall management of M&E works and design coordination for assigned projects, from design development through construction, testing, commissioning and handover. The role ensures M&E works are technically sound, constructible, compliant and delivered safely, on time and within budget.

• Lead the M&E team in engineering, coordination and site execution, providing direction, technical guidance and coaching to team members
• Lead M&E and multidisciplinary design coordination, working with Architects, C&S and M&E Consultants, QPs, BIM teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors to identify and resolve design gaps, clashes and constructability issues
• Manage design and technical submissions, including drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs/RFAs and CSD/BIM coordination, ensuring approvals and design information are available to support construction and procurement
• Oversee M&E implementation and progress covering ACMV, electrical, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection, ELV and other building services, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, authority requirements and project milestones
• Coordinate M&E interfaces and construction requirements, including structural openings, sleeves, risers, plant rooms, ceiling spaces, equipment access and existing services, while proactively resolving technical and site issues
• Manage M&E subcontractors, vendors and specialist contractors, ensuring timely procurement, installation and completion of works, including long-lead equipment and outstanding technical matters
• Lead stakeholder and authority coordination, including consultant, client and subcontractor meetings, authority submissions and inspections, testing and commissioning, TOP requirements and project handover
• Manage M&E project controls, including program inputs, resources, costs, variations, progress claims, subcontractor accounts, EOT implications and handover documentation, with timely reporting of progress and risks to Project Management

Qualifications and Requirements

• Recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Min 8 years or more of relevant M&E construction experience, preferably with a Main Contractor and major building projects ≥ S$100M in value
• Proven experience managing M&E works across design coordination, construction, testing, commissioning and handover
• Strong practical experience in multidisciplinary design coordination, including drawing review, clash identification and constructability assessment
• Proven ability to lead M&E teams, consultants, subcontractors and specialist contractors and drive timely resolution of technical issues

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of building services, construction sequencing, installation and testing/commissioning
• Ability to review and coordinate Architectural, C&S and M&E drawings, identify clashes and drive practical, buildable solutions using CSD/BIM processes
• Proficient in technical submissions, RFIs/RFAs, consultant approvals and authority submissions/inspections
• Understanding of M&E programming, procurement, subcontractor management, variations, progress claims and project cost/time implications
• Good knowledge of Singapore construction requirements, contract specifications, relevant codes/standards and safe work practices