BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Career Options Africa Group is a HR Consultancy firm specializing in Recruitment, HR outsourcing and Immigration help with Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South Sudan.

Our client, a global professional services company specializing in project management, cost management, and consulting across the real estate, infrastructure, and construction sectors. The company partners with clients worldwide to deliver complex projects and programmes, providing expertise in project delivery, commercial management, and strategic consulting. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Manager to be based in Rwanda.

THE JOB

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Assist the Client Project Director in fulfilling project requirements related to MEP systems and services.
• oversee and oversee Senior Engineers, Engineers, Inspectors, Consultants, and Contractors involved in MEP works.
• evaluate and track design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
• evaluate and comment on tender documents, technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, mock-ups, and material submittmits.
• organize interfaces between MEP systems and other disciplines including architectural, structural, civil, special systems, and operational requirements.
• track construction activities to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
• execute and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures for MEP installations.
• Attend inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), testing & commissioning activities, and integrated systems testing.
• evaluate and resolve contractor RFIs, technical queries, non-conformance reports, and design coordination issues.
• perform regular site inspections and detect construction defects, installation issues, and operational concerns.
• organize design changes, site modifications, and technical interfaces between site and design offices.
• Liaise and organize with PM/CM teams, Design Consultants, Contractors, suppliers, authorities, and airport stakeholders.
• track project progress, procurement status, testing activities, and delivery of critical MEP equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with project safety procedures, airport operational requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, testing & commissioning reviews, ORAT activities, and handover processes.
• assist project close-out activities including warranties, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, and final handover to the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Team.
• Keep management informed of critical technical issues, risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Any other project related duties and responsibilities as stipulated in the Agreement.
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 20 years of professional experience in large and complex building and infrastructure projects with a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in major international airport projects
• Registered member of a recognized professional institution in the required field.
• Experience in airport MEP systems including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, electrical systems, ELV interfaces, power distribution, standby power systems, and building services coordination.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, testing & commissioning procedures, and trade practices.

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups, from top level executive to field foreman.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Shows strong problem-solving skills and can work independently as well as strong team player.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering the successful candidate a monthly net salary of USD 7,000 – 8,000

• Assist the Client Project Director in fulfilling project requirements related to MEP systems and services.
• oversee and oversee Senior Engineers, Engineers, Inspectors, Consultants, and Contractors involved in MEP works.
• evaluate and track design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
• evaluate and comment on tender documents, technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, mock-ups, and material submittals.
• organize interfaces between MEP systems and other disciplines including architectural, structural, civil, special systems, and operational requirements.
• track construction activities to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
• execute and enforce quality assurance and quality control procedures for MEP installations.
• Attend inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), testing & commissioning activities, and integrated systems testing.
• evaluate and resolve contractor RFIs, technical queries, non-conformance reports, and design coordination issues.
• perform regular site inspections and detect construction defects, installation issues, and operational concerns.
• organize design changes, site modifications, and technical interfaces between site and design offices.
• Liaise and organize with PM/CM teams, Design Consultants, Contractors, suppliers, authorities, and airport stakeholders.
• track project progress, procurement status, testing activities, and delivery of critical MEP equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with project safety procedures, airport operational requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, testing & commissioning reviews, ORAT activities, and handover processes.
• assist project close-out activities including warranties, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, and final handover to the Airport Operational Readiness (AOR) Team.
• Keep management informed of critical technical issues, risks, delays, and mitigation measures.
• Any other project related duties and responsibilities as stipulated in the Agreement.
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required.

• Communication
• Management
• Project management
• Training
• Procurement
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups, from top level executive to field foreman.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Shows strong problem-solving skills and can work independently as well as strong team player.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 20 years of professional experience in large and complex building and infrastructure projects with a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in major international airport projects
• Registered member of a recognized professional institution in the required field.
• Experience in airport MEP systems including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, electrical systems, ELV interfaces, power distribution, standby power systems, and building services coordination.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, testing & commissioning procedures, and trade practices.