Project Manager - MEP

DPR Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned MEP Project Manager to lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams across complex construction programs. You will manage multidisciplinary groups, track budgets, and ensure alignment with design intents, codes, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, 7 years of MEP experience in construction, and 1–2 years of managerial responsibility, with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of experience in MEP systems within construction projects or a related field required.
• 1-2 years of managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of MEP professionals to achieve exceptional performance and talent development.
• Oversee end-to-end MEP project execution with design teams, trade partners, and field teams, ensuring on-time completion.
• Monitor procurement, installation progress, and coordination with suppliers to mitigate delays.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards; implement QC and safety protocols.
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders through meetings and documentation.

Skills

MEP project management

Leadership

Coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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

Manages Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction project management individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Oversees the successful delivery of MEP systems within construction projects by applying advanced expertise in MEP installations, coordination, and compliance with industry codes and standards. Manages and coordinates multidisciplinary teams to ensure all MEP project requirements, schedules, and quality benchmarks are achieved throughout the construction lifecycle. Ensures efficient MEP project execution by closely monitoring installation progress, equipment procurement, coordination and management, analyzing system performance, proactively identifying and resolving technical and logistical challenges, and managing MEP budgets, forecasts, contracts, and cost controls to achieve financial targets and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

Leads, manages, and develops a team of MEP professionals to achieve exceptional performance and foster talent development in the delivery of MEP systems. Oversees end-to-end MEP project execution by collaborating with design teams, trade partners, and field teams, monitoring MEP equipment procurement and supply-chain impacts, installation progress, and addressing escalated, complex issues to ensure the timely completion of all MEP scopes. Oversees and approves procurement and delivery of MEP materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards. Communicates project status, risks, and changes to all stakeholders through site inspections, status meetings, and performance metrics, identifying and addressing deviations from plan. Implements both standard and non-standard quality control measures and safety protocols on MEP projects throughout the project lifecycle. Evaluates MEP project performance, identifies areas for improvement, and implements corrective actions. Reviews comprehensive MEP project documentation for compliance, reporting, and future reference.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

7 years of experience in MEP systems within construction projects or a related field required. 1 - 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range

$120,000.00- $140,000.00

Benefits

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

About DPR Construction

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.

Career Growth

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.

Company vision

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.

Equal Opportunity

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. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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