Senior MEP & Systems Manager - Sports & Events Facilities
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About the Role
Parsons Corporation seeks an experienced Senior MEP & Systems Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of MEP and specialist stadium systems for major sports and entertainment venues in Dubai.
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Responsibilities
- Lead all MEP and specialist systems delivery activities throughout design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover
- Manage the interface between the Lead Design Consultant, contractors, specialist suppliers, operators, and project stakeholders for all MEP and venue systems
- Oversee the review and coordination of MEP and specialist systems design submissions
- Ensure integration and coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, ICT, security, and venue technology disciplines
- Lead technical reviews, design workshops, constructability reviews, and value engineering exercises related to MEP and specialist systems
- Monitor design and construction progress to ensure compliance with project schedule, quality, and performance requirements
- Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and system integration activities
- Review technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, and contractor method statements
- Ensure all MEP and specialist systems comply with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, and project specifications
- Lead technical issue resolution and manage design changes affecting building services and specialist systems
- Support procurement and tender evaluations for specialist systems and equipment packages
- Coordinate operational readiness activities and ensure successful system demonstrations, testing, training, and handover
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP engineering, systems integration, technical management, or project delivery
- Minimum 7 years in a senior MEP or building services management role on major developments
- Demonstrated experience delivering MEP systems for large and complex developments
- Experience managing specialist technology and venue systems on sports, entertainment, aviation, transportation, hospitality, or public assembly facilities
- Strong understanding of stadium operational requirements and event day functionality
- Extensive experience in testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, operational readiness, and handover processes
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, specialist vendors, and operators
- Strong knowledge of international building codes, life safety requirements, and industry best practices
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Master's Degree preferred
- Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, CIBSE, ASHRAE, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred
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Job Description
- Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior MEP & Systems Manager Sports & Events Facilities to lead the planning, design management, technical coordination, installation oversight, testing & commissioning, and handover of all MEP and specialist stadium systems associated with major sports and entert
- The role is responsible for managing all building services, utilities, and specialist venue systems throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring integration across design, construction, operational readiness, and handover activities.
- The position will serve as the technical lead for MEP and specialist systems coordination between the Project Management Team, Lead Design Consultant, contractors, specialist vendors, operators, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all MEP and specialist systems delivery activities throughout design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover.
- Manage the interface between the Lead Design Consultant, contractors, specialist suppliers, operators, and project stakeholders for all MEP and venue systems.
- Oversee the review and coordination of MEP and specialist systems design submissions.
- Ensure integration and coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, ICT, security, and venue technology disciplines.
- Lead technical reviews, design workshops, constructability reviews, and value engineering exercises related to MEP and specialist systems.
- Monitor design and construction progress to ensure compliance with project schedule, quality, and performance requirements.
- Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and system integration activities.
- Review technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, and contractor method statements.
- Ensure all MEP and specialist systems comply with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.
- Lead technical issue resolution and manage design changes affecting building services and specialist systems.
- Support procurement and tender evaluations for specialist systems and equipment packages.
- Coordinate operational readiness activities and ensure successful system demonstrations, testing, training, and handover.
MEP Systems Oversight
- HVAC and environmental control systems.
- Electrical distribution systems.
- Emergency power generation systems.
- Lighting and sports lighting systems.
- Water supply, drainage, and plumbing systems.
- Fire protection and life safety systems.
- Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Energy monitoring and sustainability systems.
- Utility and infrastructure connections.
Specialist Sports/Events Systems Oversight
- Venue ICT and telecommunications systems.
- Structured cabling systems.
- Security and access control systems.
- CCTV and video surveillance systems.
- Public address and voice alarm systems.
- Audio visual systems.
- Broadcast and media infrastructure.
- Distributed antenna systems (DAS).
- Wi Fi and spectator connectivity systems.
- Large format digital displays and scoreboards.
- Timing, scoring, and event management systems.
- Integrated command and control center systems.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, CIBSE, ASHRAE, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP engineering, systems integration, technical management, or project delivery.
- Minimum 7 years in a senior MEP or building services management role on major developments.
- Demonstrated experience delivering MEP systems for large and complex developments.
- Experience managing specialist technology and venue systems on sports, entertainment, aviation, transportation, hospitality, or public assembly facilities.
- Strong understanding of stadium operational requirements and event day functionality.
- Extensive experience in testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, operational readiness, and handover processes.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, specialist vendors, and operators.
- Strong knowledge of international building codes, life safety requirements, and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
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