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 (www.dpr.com) 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:

Mechanical Project Manager

Project Role:

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

Role Overview:

We are seeking a bilingual (English & Korean) Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering. Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) is preferred.

This role manages mechanical engineering project activities, including design coordination, installation oversight, commissioning, and integration of mechanical building systems, including HVAC and fire protection systems. The Mechanical Project Manager works closely with design consultants, contractors, authorities, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a key point of contact.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to deliver project objectives.
• Manage design and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment.
• Represent the client’s interests in coordination, contract administration, and issue resolution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the client, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.

Authority Liaison, Permit & Regulatory

• Act as a key representative in engagements with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Manage permit submissions and approval tracking to support project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.

Project Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Ensure project EHS requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Coordinate with contractors and safety officers to enforce EHS compliance.
• Monitor EHS performance and address issues as required.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage mechanical scope across the project lifecycle (design through commissioning and handover).
• Coordinate between design and construction teams to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets, and quality to support successful delivery.
• Identify and manage project risks and challenges.
• Oversee the delivery of HVAC and fire protection systems, ensuring performance and integration.

Cost & Contract Management

• Manage cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for the mechanical scope.
• Administer contracts with consultants and contractors.
• Review and validate progress payments, variations, and contractor claims.
• Participate in tendering, bid evaluations, and procurement activities.

Construction & Quality Oversight

• Act as a liaison with contractors and subcontractors to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and project specifications.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction.
• Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, cost control, procurement, and project management.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in HVAC and/or fire protection systems in building projects is not mandated but preferred. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Professional development & career growth opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical projects
• Collaborative and international work environment

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.