MEP Coordinator

DPR Construction•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking an MEP coordinator with at least 8 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

Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts and applicable codes.
Able 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.
Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
Comfortable in an open and collaborative working environment
Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to create and support a positive team environment
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

Knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required

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 the following systems: electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, fire/life safety, and fire protection design/construction coordination (validated and non-validated systems).
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 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.
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