MEP Coordinator

mydpr; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Coordinator to oversee day-to-day coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and fire sprinkler scopes on advanced projects. The role requires strong technical knowledge, exemplary meeting management, and collaboration with project executives and regional leaders.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in MEP coordination, a detail-oriented mindset, and a can-do attitude. Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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 the integration of same 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 good understanding of scheduling.
• 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.

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).
• Responsible for providing construction support for MEP systems and will 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 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.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Meeting facilitation

Fire/life safety

System integration

Test and balance

Direct digital controls

Communication skills

Issue resolution

Team morale

MS Word & Excel

Scheduling

5+ years MEP coordination

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Can-do attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP coordinator with at least 5 years of commercial construction experience. This individual will be ultimately 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 and will be responsible for the following:

• 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).
• Responsible for providing construction support for MEP systems and will 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 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.

Qualifications

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 and electrical engineering concepts.
• Ability to run complex meetings with multiple attendees, issues 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 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 good understanding of scheduling.
• 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 job 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 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.