MEP Coordinator

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks an experienced MEP Coordinator to manage moderately complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems from design development through construction, ensuring integration and compliance with project requirements and safety standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork with architects, engineers, and contractors, proactive problem solving, and mentoring less experienced staff while advancing best practices in MEP coordination.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of experience in MEP coordination, building systems design, construction project management, or a related field required.
• Reviews and validates MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Mentors less experienced team members and supports adherence to safety procedures.
• Certifications and licenses are not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of moderately complex MEP systems and processes across design, construction, and commissioning phases to ensure integration and functionality.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve technical issues and align project objectives.
• Reviews and validates MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Facilitates regular coordination meetings and communicates updates to relevant stakeholders to maintain project alignment.
• Reviews potential conflicts or risks related to MEP systems, proactively addressing issues before they impact project delivery.
• Supports less experienced team members in ensuring standard and moderately complex building services systems are properly planned, designed, and integrated.
• Collaborates and follows guidelines for MEP-specific safety procedures for installation and testing in the field with trade partners.

Skills

MEP coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Coordinates moderately complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and process integration to ensure seamless project delivery and operational excellence. Demonstrates working proficiency across core MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, low voltage, and automation, from design development through construction. Applies comprehensive MEP expertise and cross-functional collaboration to resolve design and construction challenges, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency. Maintains alignment between project requirements, regulatory standards, and stakeholder expectations to achieve high-quality, compliant outcomes. Elevates project performance by proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation in MEP coordination. Influences leading MEP practices through close collaboration with architects, engineers, and project teams, while guiding peers and less experienced coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of moderately complex MEP systems and processes across design, construction, and commissioning phases to ensure integration and functionality.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve technical issues and align project objectives.
• Reviews and validates MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Facilitates regular coordination meetings and communicates updates to all relevant stakeholders to maintain project alignment.
• Reviews potential conflicts or risks related to MEP systems, proactively addressing issues before they impact project delivery.
• Supports less experienced team members in ensuring that standard and moderately complex building services systems are properly planned, designed, and integrated.
• Collaborates and follows guidelines for MEP specific safety procedures for installation and testing in the field with trade partners.

Education Qualifications

Monitors the adoption of leading practices and innovative solutions to enhance MEP coordination effectiveness and project outcomes.

Work Experience

4 - 6 years of experience in MEP coordination, building systems design, construction project management, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

None required.

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 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.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things-great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.