Assistant General Manager - Firefighting (MEP)

Designation: Assistant General Manager•Specialization: Firefighting (MEP)•Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad - Responsible for South Region MEP delivery and PAN India Firefighting design.

Role PurposeThe Regional Lead - MEP & Firefighting Design is responsible for leading regional MEP design delivery and acting as the PAN-India Design Lead for Firefighting systems across interior fit-out Design & Build projects.The role ensures technically sound, code-compliant, cost-optimized, and constructible MEP & Firefighting designs aligned with project timelines, client expectations, statutory requirements, and organizational standards.This position bridges design, execution, commercial, and authority liaison functions, while mentoring MEP teams and driving standardization and continuous improvement across regions.

Key Responsibilities1.MEP Design Leadership & Governance•Lead end-to-end MEP design delivery (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire & Life Safety, ELV) for interior fit-out projects across south region.•Lead firefighting design across PAN India, ensuring consistent application of best-in-class solutions.•Establish, implement, and periodically update MEP design standards, guidelines, checklists, and standard details across the organization.•Review, validate, and approve critical MEP and Firefighting designs for all projects along with compliance documentation.•Own design outputs from concept to construction-ready stage for D&B.

2.Design Excellence & Technical Quality•Develop and maintain company-wide firefighting design standards, templates, and typical details.•Ensure adherence to NBC, TAC, NFPA, FM, local Fire Authority norms, and client-specific standards.•Drive value engineering, capacity optimization, and life-cycle cost efficiency while maintaining performance, safety, and compliance.•Promote constructible, coordinated, and execution-friendly designs suitable for fast-track interior build schedules.

3.Regional Delivery & Project Support•Oversee MEP design outputs for allocated regions, ensuring timely delivery aligned with project milestones.•Function as the single point of escalation for MEP design-related risks, delays, or coordination issues.•Work closely with construction, procurement, and commercial teams to align design intent with execution and cost strategy.•Support authority submissions, NOCs, inspections, and statutory approvals across states.

4.BIM-Based Coordination & Design Quality•Drive MEP coordination using Revit and Navisworks for fit-out projects.•Resolve clashes between HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire, and interior elements.•Ensure issue-free, site-ready drawings are released for construction.•Enforce internal design standards and review protocols.

5.Business & Pre-Contract Involvement•Support pre-contract / bid teams with design strategies, system selections, budgets, BOQs, and technical clarifications.•Participate in client presentations, technical workshops, and negotiations for key and strategic accounts.•Contribute to business differentiation by proposing innovative, energy-efficient, and future-ready MEP solutions.People Leadership & Capability Building•Lead, mentor, and develop regional MEP teams and national firefighting design teams as assigned by organization.•Define role charters, performance expectations, and technical competency benchmarks.•Identify skill gaps and drive technical training, knowledge-sharing forums, and leadership development initiatives.•Build succession capability for senior MEP and firefighting design roles.Digital Enablement & Sustainability•Champion BIM-led MEP design, coordination workflows, clash detection, and digital QA/QC processes.•Drive integration of energy-efficient HVAC systems, indoor air quality (IAQ), and sustainability principles into design outcomes.•Align MEP design practices with ESG, client sustainability targets, and green building aspirations (LEED/WELL readiness) where applicable.Qualifications & Experience•Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering + Diploma in firefighting systems design•12-16 years of experience in MEP design with firefighting specialization•Minimum 8-10 years in design & build projects.•Strong PAN-India exposure with proven capability to work across diverse regulatory environments.