Divisional Manager - MEP

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community.

We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

The MEP Divisional Manager will oversee the entire MEP projects division, managing the lifecycle of MEP projects, from design through execution, ensuring profitable, timely, and high-quality project delivery. This role holds full responsibility for the division’s P&L, establishing proper governance for cost and revenue monitoring, resource optimization, and project performance reporting. The MEP Divisional Manager will also play a key role in identifying new MEP opportunities and collaborating with various internal teams and act as a responsible leader in business capture efforts contributing to the growth of the division.

The position involves strong engagement with clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery and sustainable business growth. The role reports into the Operations Manager of EEE and has the entire project management team of MEP reporting into the role.

• Overall responsibility for the P&L of the MEP division, ensuring the division’s profitability by implementing strong financial governance.
• Establish robust systems for monitoring costs and revenues on a project-by-project basis to ensure the financial health of the division.
• Deploy optimal resources to various projects, ensuring that teams, materials, and equipment are utilized efficiently to meet project demands and control costs.
• Establish and monitor project performance reporting through techniques such as Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to track progress against budgets, schedules, and contractual commitments.
• Oversee timely review of all ongoing projects, in conjunction with the project management team, ensuring projects remain on track for delivery and profitability.
• Manage project scheduling through Primavera planning tools to ensure milestones are met.
• Identify potential MEP projects by networking with clients, developers, and other stakeholders and bring them to the internal leadership for winning projects.
• Lead discussions on variations and changes with stakeholders, ensuring any changes to the scope or cost are aligned with contractual agreements and do not adversely impact project P&L.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed to their satisfaction and explore potential business opportunities.
• Oversee the MEP Design, planning, execution, and handover of MEP projects in high-rise buildings, villas, malls, and large-scale commercial facilities, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure the division is fully compliant with local regulations, codes, and standards in the UAE and that all projects align with industry best practices.
• Lead discussions on variations, delays, or contractual matters with stakeholders to protect the division’s interests and ensure the P&L remains healthy.
• Regularly review Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for accuracy, update them as necessary, and monitor project progress against them to avoid budget overruns.
• Lead the preparation and review of BOQs, procurement plans, and ensure materials are procured and delivered in line with project schedules.
• Review project forecasts and expenditure reports to ensure the division meets its financial targets.
• Coordinate with key internal departments such as Admin, Finance, Commercial, Contracts, and Supply Chain, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with the contractual terms and client expectations.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration with the Finance department to monitor project costs, cash flows, and revenue recognition.
• Liaise with the Contracts & Commercial teams to ensure that project risks, variations, and claims are…