MEP Coordinator

Rogers-O'Brien Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave

Structured career pathing and continuing education support

Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years

Job summary

Rogers-O'Brien Construction is seeking an MEP Coordinator in Austin, Texas, to provide construction support for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This role involves overseeing the commissioning of systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in MEP coordination within mission-critical environments like healthcare and telecommunications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MEP coordination and commissioning management.
• Background in mission‑critical sectors like healthcare and telecommunications.
• Ability to manage owner, architect, and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead project coordination of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Provide design assistance and oversight.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Skills

MEP coordination

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

The MEP Coordinator is responsible for providing construction support for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. This role oversees the balancing, commissioning, and validation certification of these systems, while assisting superintendents and project managers in resolving technical and operational challenges. The MEP Coordinator is actively involved throughout both the preconstruction and construction phases. Additional responsibilities include managing coordination between the owner and architect, as well as overseeing planning and installation of HVAC, controls, plumbing, process piping, and fire protection systems. The goal is to ensure that customer, architect, and subcontractor expectations are not only met, but exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Lead project coordination, design assistance, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems in mission‑critical sectors such as:
  • Healthcare
  • Telecommunications
  • Data Centers
  • Other high‑performance infrastructure projects
• Provide design assistance, planning, and quality control oversight.
• Manage and oversee the commissioning process.
• Ensure compliance with Rogers‑O’Brien Construction policies, procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Divisions 2 through 33 scopes of work.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with owners, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Review and expedite submittals and approvals to support timely project delivery.
• Support project managers and superintendents in planning, organizing, and supervising MEP trade work.
• Lead internal training programs related to MEP systems and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field with an emphasis in HVAC (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proven experience in MEP coordination, design assistance, and commissioning management.
• Background in mission‑critical sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications, and data centers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Familiarity with Division 2‑33 scopes of work.
• Ability to effectively manage owner, architect, and subcontractor coordination.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Capable of creating and managing project tracking spreadsheets and documentation.

RO Perks

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Structured career pathing and continuing education support
• RO Refresh – Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years

Commitment to Diversity at RO

Rogers‑O’Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.