MEP Coordinator

MEP Coordinator

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

• Responsible for estimating support, subcontractor bid reviews, scheduling, project logistics, and constructability reviews as it relates to MEP systems.
• Support both pre-construction and the project team in reviewing trade partners estimates and costs as it relates to design changes
• Manage the owner-architect interface in the planning and installation of the following systems: electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, fire/life safety, and fire protection design/construction coordination (validated and non-validated systems).
• Participate in review of all MEP related shop drawings and submittals
• Assist in the development of full commissioning plans for all MEP systems that identify and define the following: all 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.
• Oversee coordination of MEP systems through the project virtual design and construction process.
• Responsible for onsite construction support for MEP systems and will oversee the start-up, balancing, commissioning and validation certification of these systems, including owner training and project closeout.
• Develop and oversee project specific MEP quality and safety programs, including leading safety cause mapping for post MEP safety events

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts and applicable codes.
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues as it relates to MEP design and construction
• 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 the integration of same with mechanical, electrical, building systems
• Good understanding of the test and balance process and requirements
• Good understanding of building automation systems and sequences as it relates to MEP
• Good understanding of MEP related safety regulations
• Ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment
• Proficient in the use of current virtual design and construction software
• Experience with CPM scheduling and lean pull planning processes. Knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 is preferred
• Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
• Comfortable in an open and collaborative working environment
• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to create and support a positive team environment
• 5+ 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 position 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 great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.