MEP Coordinator - Sr.

DPR•East Brunswick, NJ

10d•$140,000 - $240,000

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking a senior MEP coordinator with a minimum of 8 years of commercial construction experience. This individual will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day coordination of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and fire sprinkler scopes of a project or projects. Some travel is to be expected. Senior 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 and engineer interface and planning and installation for HVAC, controls, plumbing, process piping, and fire/life safety as well as 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 and execution 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 integration. Manage and direct the activity of MEP coordinators, as well as MEP PE’s on the project. Assist with preconstruction, scoping of subcontractors, and provide project management of subcontractors as needed. Understand and perform the role of superintendent on the site over mechanical and electrical trades and manage the site for the general superintendent as needed. Participate and/or conduct training in their region as needed.

Requirements

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 test and balance requirements.
Good understanding of direct digital controls installations/integration.
Good understanding of fire/life safety and fire sprinkler systems.
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 Excel, Word, and scheduling software.
5+ years of experience as a MEP coordinator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the owner-architect and engineer interface and planning and installation for HVAC, controls, plumbing, process piping, and fire/life safety as well as 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 and execution 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 integration.
Manage and direct the activity of MEP coordinators, as well as MEP PE’s on the project.
Assist with preconstruction, scoping of subcontractors, and provide project management of subcontractors as needed.
Understand and perform the role of superintendent on the site over mechanical and electrical trades and manage the site for the general superintendent as needed.
Participate and/or conduct training in their region as needed.