About the role
Role SummaryThe Manager – MEP is a first-time team manager (MT1) responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works across both unit-level and infrastructure-level scopes at Organo project sites. This is a high-accountability, site-execution role where quality, timelines, and First-Time-Right (FTR) delivery are non-negotiable.The incumbent will manage a team of MEP engineers and site supervisors, coordinate tightly with civil and structural teams, and lead a carefully selected ecosystem of MEP contractors, vendors, and suppliers. They will own the full MEP delivery lifecycle — from design review and GFC coordination, through execution, commissioning, snagging, and handover — while maintaining as-built drawings, using Falcon for construction management, and submitting structured progress reports to the Project Manager.This role is ideal for a hands-on MEP professional who has successfully delivered multi-unit residential projects (30–50 homes simultaneously) and is ready to step into their first formal management responsibility.
RBO Framework: MT1 – Managing TeamsAt Organo, MT1 represents the first transition from individual expertise to team leadership. The Manager – MEP is expected to shift from doing to enabling — coaching team members, delegating effectively, managing upward and downward communication, and building a culture of accountability on site.
DimensionExpectation at MT1SKILLSDelegation, upward and downward communication, structured feedback, and conflict resolution within the MEP team and across site functions.MINDSETWe-first approach; building trust with contractors and civil team members; resilience under project pressure; empathy in team management.COMPETENCEMotivating and holding the MEP team accountable; structuring site collaboration across trades; inspiring shared commitment to FTR delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities1. MEP Design Review & Consultant Coordination
- Review MEP consultant drawings for routing, sizing, and coordination adequacy — identify issues before they reach the site.
- Provide value-addition suggestions to MEP consultants on optimisation of routing, system sizing, and specification choices — drawing on site experience to improve constructability and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate closely with MEP consultants throughout the design and execution lifecycle; serve as the primary site-side interface for all MEP technical queries and design decisions.
- Liaise with the in-house Product Design Studio team to follow up on and secure GFCs (Good-for-Construction drawings) to site — ensuring execution is never stalled due to drawing delays.
- Review technical tender documents for MEP works; assess and rate vendor and contractor responses for technical adequacy, quality orientation, and cost-effectiveness.
- Own and drive on-time, to-quality delivery of all MEP works at unit level (internal plumbing, electrical, HVAC, firefighting) and infrastructure level (external networks, UGT, OHT, STP/WTP, HT/LT distribution, street lighting, BMS, etc.).
- Manage simultaneous MEP execution across 30–50 homes at varying stages — from rough-in to finishing — ensuring no stage is a bottleneck.
- Coordinate MEP scope integration with the civil and structural team at every phase: slab cuts, sleeve placements, chasing, fixing inserts, and conduit routing.
- Monitor daily progress against the MEP execution schedule and proactively flag and resolve deviations.
- Ensure all MEP work complies with approved drawings, specifications, and Organo's 4Q standards.
- Visit all active sites regularly to resolve MEP-related ambiguities on ground, provide clear instructions to the site team, and ensure alignment with approved design intent.
- Read and interpret MEP drawings — including single-line diagrams, schematic layouts, plumbing schematics, cable routing drawings, and coordination drawings.
- Identify conflicts, gaps, or constructability issues in drawings before execution and raise formal RFIs (Requests for Information) to the design team in a timely manner.
- Track RFI responses and ensure drawing revisions are incorporated into site execution without delay.
- Maintain a live, updated set of working drawings on site with all marked changes captured accurately.
- Prepare and submit accurate, complete As-Built drawings for all MEP works across unit and infrastructure scopes at project completion.
- Coordinate with sub-contractors and site engineers to capture deviations from GFC drawings on an ongoing basis — not retrospectively.
- Ensure As-Built documentation is handed over to the Project Manager and relevant design teams in the format and timeline specified.
- Implement and own the FTR (First-Time-Right) process for all MEP works — ensuring quality is built in, not inspected in.
- Lead the MEP snagging and de-snagging process at unit level (pre-handover inspections) and infrastructure level, closing all snags within defined timelines.
- Conduct regular self-audits and quality checks before any inspection by the Project Manager, customer, or third-party auditor.
- Maintain snag registers and de-snagging trackers; submit updated status reports to the Project Manager weekly.
- Ensure zero repeat snags through root-cause identification and corrective action at source.
- Build and maintain a qualified panel of MEP contractors, vendors, and suppliers who deliver to Organo's quality and timeline standards.
- Evaluate and onboard new contractors as required; assess capability, track record, and quality orientation before engagement.
- Manage contractor performance on-site: daily briefings, progress reviews, quality enforcement, and escalation where necessary.
- Coordinate material procurement timelines with the procurement team to ensure zero stoppage due to material delays.
- Monitor site inventory of MEP materials and equipment; raise accurate material indents in a timely manner to prevent execution gaps.
- Review contractor bills against work completed; certify progress payment claims based on verified site measurements.
- Plan and oversee the commissioning of all MEP systems — including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for major equipment — in coordination with OEMs and vendors.
- Monitor and maintain FAT/SAT records, equipment data sheets, and test certificates for all procured MEP equipment.
- Prepare and implement warranty and guarantee clauses for all procured equipment in coordination with OEMs and the procurement team — ensuring coverage, documentation, and enforcement mechanisms are in place.
- Ensure all installed MEP equipment and systems are maintained in healthy working condition through the construction and pre-handover period.
- Coordinate with OEMs for commissioning support, training, and O&M documentation handover.
- Identify and implement energy conservation measures across common area MEP systems — reducing OPEX through efficient lighting, pump selection, motor controls, and system design optimisation.
- Prepare and implement MEP SOPs and quality checklists for all key installation and inspection activities; ensure site teams follow these consistently.
- Develop and implement a 52-week Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) calendar for all MEP systems and equipment; monitor compliance in coordination with the site team.
- Proactively explore and evaluate new MEP technologies and products that can reduce operational expenditure or improve system reliability across Organo projects.
- Support Organo's ecological mission by recommending MEP solutions that align with sustainability goals — including solar integration, rainwater harvesting systems, and energy-efficient equipment.
- Use Falcon (or equivalent construction management software) for day-to-day site coordination, progress tracking, issue logging, and report generation.
- Ensure all MEP-related tasks, inspections, RFIs, and snagging items are logged and tracked through the system in real time.
- Train and enable team members to use the platform effectively.
- Prepare and submit structured daily, weekly, and monthly MEP progress reports to the Project Manager — covering work completed, pending, delayed, and at-risk items.
- Generate and maintain dashboards for MEP snagging status, FTR scores, contractor performance, and PPM compliance.
- Escalate risks to timelines or quality proactively with recommended mitigation actions.
- Build, manage, and develop a site MEP team comprising engineers, supervisors, and support staff.
- Set clear performance expectations for each team member; conduct regular reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Create a culture of ownership and accountability — where every team member understands their role in delivering quality outcomes for the customer.
- Support capability development within the team through coaching, structured task assignment, and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure safe working practices are followed by all MEP team members and sub-contractor workmen on site.
- Understand that MEP quality directly impacts the customer's experience of their home — approach every task with the end-customer's satisfaction in mind.
- Support the customer handover process by ensuring all MEP systems are fully tested, commissioned, and documented before possession.
- Respond to customer defect reports post-possession with urgency and professionalism, coordinating remediation without delay.
Key Working Interfaces
- Project Manager: Primary reporting relationship; escalation point for unresolved contractor or design issues.
- Civil / Structural Team: Daily coordination for MEP integration into civil works.
- Product Design Studio / MEP Consultants: GFC follow-up, RFI resolution, design review inputs, as-built submissions.
- Procurement Team: Material planning, vendor evaluation, indent processing, timely supply chain coordination.
- OEMs & Equipment Vendors: FAT/SAT coordination, warranty management, commissioning support.
- Customer Success / CRM Team: Snagging closure support and post-possession defect resolution.
- MEP Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers: Daily site management and performance accountability.
Qualifications & ExperienceEssential
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- 8–12 years of experience in MEP site execution, with at least 3–4 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Proven experience managing MEP works for 30–50 residential units simultaneously at active construction sites.
- Hands-on proficiency in reading and interpreting MEP drawings across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and firefighting disciplines.
- Experience reviewing MEP consultant drawings; ability to identify routing conflicts, sizing issues, and constructability gaps.
- Experience raising and tracking RFIs; coordinating design clarifications with consultants.
- Ability to prepare As-Built drawings, either independently or by supervising the process.
- Working knowledge of Falcon or equivalent construction management software (e.g., Procore, Asite, BuildSupply).
- Experience with FAT/SAT processes, equipment data sheet management, and warranty/guarantee documentation.
- Demonstrated experience with MEP snagging and de-snagging processes at unit and infrastructure level.
- Familiarity with PPM planning and MEP SOPs for residential projects.
- Experience managing a team of engineers and site supervisors.
- Familiarity with residential MEP systems: low-voltage electrical, solar rooftop integration, plumbing (hot & cold), STP/WTP, firefighting, HVAC, BMS basics.
- Experience at an eco-residential, sustainable, or green-rated project (IGBC, GRIHA, LEED).
- Exposure to energy conservation implementation in common areas — lighting controls, VFDs, SCADA, BMS.
- Familiarity with prefabricated or modular MEP installation systems.
- Understanding of RERA compliance requirements as they relate to MEP delivery.
- Experience using BIM tools for MEP coordination (Revit MEP, Navisworks clash detection).
- Prior experience in South India residential real estate construction.
Mindset Non-Negotiables
- Quality-first, always: You believe that doing it right the first time is faster and cheaper than rework. FTR is not a metric — it is a way of working.
- Owner's accountability: You own your scope end-to-end. If MEP is delayed, snagged, or a system fails commissioning, it is your problem to solve.
- We-first team player: You work with the civil team and MEP consultants, not against them. Coordination is your strength, not a pain point.
- Customer-aware professional: You understand that behind every unit is a family waiting for their home. You act accordingly.
- Data-disciplined: You maintain records, update trackers, and report accurately. What is not documented did not happen.
- Sustainability-minded: You see energy and resource efficiency not as a checkbox but as part of building responsibly.
Growth Path at OrganoWithin the RBO framework, the Manager – MEP (MT1) has a clear growth path:
- MT2 – Senior Manager MEP: Leading MEP delivery across multiple projects; managing a larger team; contributing to MEP specification standards and vendor empanelment strategy at the organisation level.
- MT3 – AGM / Head – MEP: Overseeing the MEP function across all Organo projects; setting standards, systems, and capability for the function organisation-wide.
- SME Track: For those with deep technical expertise, the SME track offers a parallel path — shaping MEP specifications, evaluating new technologies, and building institutional knowledge across Organo's project portfolio.