MEP Coordinator

DPR Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

DPR Construction is hiring an MEP Coordinator in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate should have at least eight years in commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction, overseeing MEP aspects across multiple projects.

This role includes providing estimating support, reviewing MEP shop drawings, and coordinating MEP systems through construction processes. The position offers a salary of $160,000 to $220,000, along with a variety of medical and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction.
• Ability to coordinate MEP aspects of multiple projects.
• Proven experience as an MEP coordinator in core markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating support for MEP systems.
• Review MEP shop drawings and submittals.
• Coordinate MEP systems through the virtual design process.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning of MEP systems.

Skills

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts

Collaboration with stakeholders

Meeting management

Fire/life safety systems knowledge

Test and balance processes

Building automation systems

Safety regulations

Virtual design and construction software

CPM scheduling

Microsoft Office skills

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Overview

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP coordinator with at least eight years of commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction experience. The role involves the day‑to‑day coordination of all MEP aspects of one or more projects, including fire/life safety, low‑voltage, and fire‑sprinkler systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating support, subcontractor bid reviews, scheduling, and project logistics for MEP systems.
• Perform constructability reviews related to MEP systems.
• Support pre‑construction and project teams in reviewing trade partners’ estimates and costs for design changes.
• Review all MEP shop drawings and submittals.
• Assist in developing full commissioning plans, detailing all test requirements, required inspections, factory start‑up of major equipment, factory acceptance testing, project and vendor documentation, and integrated test plans.
• Coordinate MEP systems through the virtual design and construction process.
• Provide on‑site construction support, oversee start‑up, balancing, commissioning, validation certification, owner training, and project closeout for MEP systems.
• Develop and oversee project‑specific MEP quality and safety programs, including safety cause mapping for post‑project MEP incidents.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts and applicable codes.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and resolve complex MEP design and construction issues.
• Ability to run complex meetings, issue minutes, and follow up promptly for deliverables.
• Good understanding of fire/life safety and fire‑sprinkler systems and their integration with mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Good understanding of test and balance processes and requirements.
• Good understanding of building automation systems, sequences, and MEP integrations.
• Good understanding of MEP‑related safety regulations and ability to promote a safety culture in construction.
• Proficiency in current virtual design and construction software.
• Experience with CPM scheduling and lean pull‑planning processes; Primavera P6 knowledge preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• 5+ years of experience as an MEP coordinator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.

Salary

This role is salaried with an anticipated starting pay range of $160,000.00 to $220,000.00.

Benefits

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits to support employee health and wellness.

EEO Statement

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 factors such as race, color, religion, or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or any other factor protected by law.