MEP Coordinator​/Sr. MEP Coordinator

Talent Acquisition Specialist at DPR Construction, Supporting the Northeast Region

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP Coordinator or senior MEP coordinator with a minimum of 8 years of commercial construction experience. This individual will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day coordination of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and fire sprinkler scopes of a project or projects. MEP coordinators will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives and regional leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the owner-architect and engineer interface and planning and installation for HVAC, controls, plumbing, process piping, and fire/life safety as well as fire protection design/construction coordination (validated and non-validated systems).
• Provide construction support for MEP systems and oversee the balancing, commissioning and validation certification of these systems, including the turnover package.
• Assist in the development and execution of full commissioning plans for all MEP systems, identifying test requirements, inspections, startup, commissioning, project and vendor documentation, and integrated test plans demonstrating full system integration.
• Manage and direct the activity of MEP coordinators and MEP PEs on the project.
• Assist with preconstruction, scoping of subcontractors, and provide project management of subcontractors as needed.
• Understand and perform the role of superintendent on the site over mechanical and electrical trades and manage the site for the general superintendent as needed.
• Participate in and/or conduct training in their region as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts.
• Ability to run complex meetings with multiple attendees, issue minutes promptly and follow up with participants for deliverables.
• Good understanding of test and balance requirements.
• Good understanding of direct digital controls installations/integration.
• Good understanding of fire/life safety and fire sprinkler systems.
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and scheduling software.
• 8+ years of experience as a MEP coordinator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• This job is salaried.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a private, employee-owned company with offices around the world.