MEP Coordinator

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Department: Building Department - Illinois

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Job Overview:

The MEP Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting project teams through the planning, installation, startup, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will coordinate MEP design models, review MEP submittals, assist with RFI solutions, track field progress, organize commissioning documentation, and work closely with subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality system turnover. This role is essential to helping FH Paschen deliver consistent, high-quality MEP performance across our projects.

Assigned Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Management Team with MEP-related preconstruction planning and information management.
• Support 3D modeling and BIM coordination activities for assigned projects.
• Track MEP Method of Procedures (MOPs) and manage cutover coordination.
• Review MEP submittals and assist in preparing solutions for MEP-related RFIs.
• Monitor MEP installation progress in the field and support quality control.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents on documentation and system turnover requirements.
• Manage vendor startup and commissioning activities.
• Organize and assist in delivering client MEP system training.
• Provide guidance and training on MEP concepts, installation standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with design engineers and subcontractors to resolve installation issues.
• Support the development of internal MEP processes and ensure consistent execution across projects.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of MEP systems, BIM modeling, and construction management.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, building automation, or process instrumentation.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to independently prioritize work, make sound decisions, and solve complex coordination issues.
• Familiarity with common construction terminology and field installation practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Science/Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in large commercial construction

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

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Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription

Pay Range

$108,000-$122,000

F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.