MEP Lead

MEP Design Lead

Miami, FL (approximately 50% travel required across the Caribbean)

Overview

We function as the exclusive design and procurement partner for major tropical resort properties. The enterprise specializes in managing high-value purchasing, vendor relations, and logistical execution for world-class leisure destinations

This role aligns to the Product Development Department and resides with the Design Central/Architecture & Design / Pre-Construction Governance team.

The candidate will work internally across functional with Technical Services (MEP Ops, Project/Construction Management), Architecture, Interior Design, Product Development, Operations, Procurement, and Finance.

The candidate will work with external vendors including MEP Engineers, Fire & Life Safety Consultants, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Specialist Consultants.

The Role

The Regional MEP Lead is responsible for leading engineering systems integration and technical readiness during pre-construction across multiple projects within the region.

The role operates within Design Central and is accountable for ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety systems are fully defined, coordinated, and aligned with architectural design, interior design, operational requirements, cost parameters, and Technical Brand Standards prior to design freeze.

The position drives early-stage alignment, system definition, and risk mitigation to ensure projects are technically sound, buildable, and ready to advance into procurement and construction.

Position Accountability

• Lead and be accountable for MEP and FLS system integration during pre-construction

across assigned projects.

• Define engineering system strategies, including central plant, distribution, and

infrastructure requirements.

• Ensure alignment of engineering systems with architectural layouts, interior design

intent, and operational requirements.

• Support development and validation of project scope, including infrastructure capacity

and system requirements.

• Integrate cost, constructability, lifecycle performance, and operational considerations

into engineering design.

• Identify technical risks, system conflicts, and performance gaps early and drive timely

resolution.

• Review alignment of passive and active fire life safety (FLS) strategies within the overall

design against Company Technical Standards and project objectives.

• Review engineering design deliverables against Company Technical Standards, project

requirements, and agreed design criteria.

• Support coordination and consolidation of engineering inputs into the project brief and

design deliverables.

• Lead engineering coordination and alignment across stakeholders including Product

Development, Operations, Technical Services, and external consultants.

• Ensure all engineering-related design review comments are tracked, resolved, and

incorporated prior to stage progression.

• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to ensure engineering deliverables

are complete and ready for tender.

• Contribute to consistency and quality across projects through Design Central governance.

Technical Focus

• Lead development of MEP system concepts and design strategies aligned with project

Objectives.

• Ensure systems support operational performance, guest comfort, service efficiency, and

Resilience.

• Review system sizing approaches, redundancy strategies, and resilience considerations

to ensure alignment with project objectives, operational needs, and Technical Brand

Standards.

• Review engineering solutions for alignment with sustainability, energy efficiency,

lifecycle performance goals, and Company Technical Standards.

• Coordinate system interfaces across disciplines to ensure seamless integration.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Leadership and Coordination

• Lead engineering coordination across multiple projects during pre-construction,

including dedicated engineering coordination calls and technical workshops as needed.

• Lead engineering scope definition, stakeholder alignment, and system readiness in

advance of design freeze.

• Align engineering inputs with project milestones and stage progression requirements.

• Ensure accountability for timely delivery of engineering inputs and review comments

Design Integration and Discipline Coordination.

• Integrate MEP systems with Architecture, Interior Design, F&B, and operational

requirements to deliver cohesive, buildable solutions.

• Coordinate system interfaces across disciplines and identify conflicts early in the design

Process.

• Support structured design reviews and ensure closure of engineering-related comments

• Maintain alignment of technical solutions with project objectives and design intent.

Scope and Cost Alignment

• Support engineering scope definition and alignment with cost targets during design

Development.

• Maintain awareness of system implications during design development and procurement

Planning.

• Guide value engineering to balance performance, durability, and cost efficiency

• Integrate lifecycle performance and operational considerations into engineering decisions.

Process Governance and Standards

• Apply Design Central governance framework and stage-gate discipline within the

engineering scope.

• Ensure adherence to Company Technical Standards, technical standards, and review

Protocols.

• Maintain consistency in engineering review approach and deliverable quality.

• Support continuous improvement of engineering coordination processes.

Multi-Project Oversight

• Lead engineering coordination across multiple concurrent projects within the region.

• Maintain consistency in approach, quality, and deliverables across projects.

• Support knowledge sharing and technical benchmarking.

Design Continuity and Post-Design Support

• Conduct periodic site visits to verify alignment with approved engineering design intent

and pre-construction documents.

• Identify deviations and coordinate resolution with stakeholders.

• Support resolution of engineering RFIs related to design intent, brand standards, and

system coordination.

• Support clarification of engineering documentation during execution.

• Serve as technical coordination point between design and construction teams for

system-related issues.