Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description

DPR’s Project Role:

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

About Us

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.

Position:

Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Project Role:

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

Location:

Southwestern Gyeonggi Province

Role Overview:

We are seeking a bilingual (English & Korean) Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 12 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction, with a technical background in Mechanical Engineering. Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) is preferred.

This role leads all mechanical engineering project management activities, overseeing design coordination, mechanical installation, commissioning, and integration of all mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. As a key member of the broader project team, the Senior Mechanical Project Manager will drive alignment across design consultants, contractors, authorities, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Drive strategic client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, facilitating critical decision‑making across all project functions, including electrical design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Lead and negotiate with design consultants, general contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project goals are met and the client's requirements are prioritized.
• Represent the client’s interests in all negotiations, contract administration, and complex dispute resolutions.
• Chair and facilitate high‑level design and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment with business objectives and project strategy.
• Oversee and validate the execution of all tenant/client requirements, ensuring seamless integration with the overall project scope.

Authority Liaison, Permit & Regulatory Strategy

• Serve as the senior representative of the project owner when engaging with local authorities, government agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and lead a strategic plan for the permit application and approval process, ensuring timely submissions and compliance.
• Cultivate relationships with key building, zoning, and environmental authorities to secure required approvals.
• Provide expert oversight of compliance requirements, including fire safety, environmental impact assessments, and occupational safety standards.
• Proactively identify and address high-level permitting risks that could impact project schedules, costs, or strategic business goals.

Project Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for the project EHS program, ensuring strict adherence to the client’s program, industry best practices, and local regulations.
• Partner with contractors and safety officers to implement and enforce effective EHS measures on site.
• Monitor EHS performance through regular audits, inspections, and compliance checks to maintain the highest level of EHS performance.
• Address safety violations and ensure corrective actions are implemented immediately.
• Address escalations for EHS violations, ensuring immediate implementation of corrective actions.
• Champion DPR’s EHS culture by embedding protocols within the design, procurement, and construction phases.

Strategic Project Management & Execution

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring all phases align with strategic objectives.
• Drive effective coordination between design and…