MEP Coordinator

DPR Construction • Atlanta, GA

144d

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP coordinator with at least 5 years of commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction experience. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all aspects of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, low voltage system, and fire sprinkler scopes of a project(s). The MEP coordinator will work closely with all members of the project team, project executives and regional leadership teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a MEP coordinator, preferably within DPR’s core markets.
• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts and applicable codes.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues as it relates to MEP design and construction.
• 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 the test and balance process and requirements.
• Good understanding of building automation systems and sequences as it relates to MEP.
• Good understanding of MEP related safety regulations.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment.
• Proficient in the use of current virtual design and construction software.
• Experience with CPM scheduling and lean pull planning processes.
• Knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam.
• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to create and support a positive team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required.
• A strong work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimating support, subcontractor bid reviews, scheduling, project logistics, and constructability reviews as it relates to MEP systems.
• Support both pre-construction and the project team in reviewing trade partners estimates and costs as it relates to design changes.
• Manage the owner-architect interface in the planning and installation of electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, fire/life safety, and fire protection design/construction coordination.
• Participate in review of all MEP related shop drawings and submittals.
• Assist in the development of full commissioning plans for all MEP systems that identify and define 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.
• Oversee coordination of MEP systems through the project virtual design and construction process.
• Responsible for onsite construction support for MEP systems and will oversee the start-up, balancing, commissioning and validation certification of these systems, including owner training and project closeout.
• Develop and oversee project specific MEP quality and safety programs, including leading safety cause mapping for post MEP safety events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees