Project Manager; MEPF

Job Description DPR’s Project Role

PM (Design & Construction Management), QS (Estimating, Cost Control, Commercial, Tender Management)

DPR Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of DPR Construction, USA () based in Seoul, South Korea. We specialize in Project Management and Cost Consulting services for customers across the APAC region. Since 2011, we have supported Korean and international clients on construction projects across various sectors, including Mission Critical (Data Centers), Logistics, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Labs, Commercial, and Training Facilities.

Project Manager (MEPF)

Project Management (Design & Construction), Cost Consulting (Estimating, Cost Control, Commercial, Tender Management)

We are seeking a bilingual (English & Korean) MEPF Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of site-based project experience in ground‑up construction, with a technical background in Electrical or MEP Engineering. Candidates must have experience managing large‑scale commercial and advanced technology projects (such as data centers), including expertise in one of the following fields:
Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Security Systems for data centers, or Fire Suppression Systems (Mechanical/Electrical).

• Managing design consultants including peer reviewers
• Tracking of design issues
• Coordinating all technical information.
• Review and approve design documents.
• Liaising with all key stakeholders including General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, Clients, 3rd Party Inspectors, Design Team members etc.
• Chair M&E design coordination meetings.
• Attending progress meetings and design team meetings.
• Preparing and monitoring of technical specifications
• Appointing and managing internal and external consultants.
• Review and manage coordination in 3D models
• Lead the effort to ensure timely resolution of design and construction issues
• Lead discussion with local authorities such as KEPCO, KDHC, Building Department etc.
• Managing the M&E construction installation including testing and commissioning to ensure compliance with design, schedule and cost
• Review and assist in developing budget estimate
• Develop and update project schedule (design and construction)
• Develop and track long lead equipment procurement schedule
• Develop bid documents for GC and major equipment
• Evaluate and validate bids
• Change order review and approval
• Design QA/QC
• Construction QA/QC
• Progress payments review and approval
• Project risk identification and establish risk mitigation procedures
• Review and enforce safety program

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MEP, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of site-based project experience in ground‑up construction, preferably with a technical background in MEP Engineering.
• Experience in managing large‑scale commercial and advanced technology projects (such as data centers), including expertise in one of the following fields:
  Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Security Systems for data centers, or Fire Suppression Systems (Mechanical/Electrical).
• Proven leadership in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods (design, construction, risk management, cost control, and procurement), materials, and industry best practices.
• Cost estimating and management skills are an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Korean construction regulations, safety standards, and permitting processes.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (verbal and written).
• Proficient in construction management tools such as MS Office, Bluebeam, project management software (Procore or similar), cost management tools, scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an existing project team and manage related scopes independently.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on resolving complex project challenges.

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Professional development & career growth opportunities
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