MEP Coordinator

About the role

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP coordinator with at least 5 years of commercial construction experience. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and fire sprinkler scopes of a project. MEP coordinators will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives, and regional leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the owner-architect interface and planning and installation for electrical, HVAC, controls, plumbing, process piping, fire/life safety, and 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 of full commissioning plans for all MEP systems that identify and define test requirements, required inspections, factory start-up of major equipment, factory acceptance testing, project and vendor documentation requirements, and integrated test plans demonstrating full system operations.

Requirements

• 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 fire/life safety and fire sprinkler systems and their integration with mechanical/electrical/building systems.
• Good understanding of test and balance requirements.
• Good understanding of direct digital controls installations/integration.
• 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 Word, Excel, and a good understanding of scheduling.
• 5+ years of experience as an MEP coordinator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

About DPR Construction

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 that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. DPR is recognized as a great place to work by leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek.