Job Title: Data Center Project Manager
Location: Somerset, NJ 08873 | Locals preferred (Hybrid, minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)
Work Type: (Hybrid, minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Interview Rounds: Expected 2-3 rounds; Final round would be in-person.
Visa Status:
Note: Client expecting local candidates, who is in commutable locations and can attend office as per manager’s request, however it will be a hybrid role.
Hiring Manager’s Note:
Mechanical Engineering and HVAC are most important here so pay attention to these details:
- Strong knowledge of critical facility systems: HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
- 5–10+ years managing MEP or mission critical construction projects in data centers or similar environments.
Top things we need
MEP Exp (more Mechanical Engineering than anything)
- Will be supporting mini projects around the Data Center (Generators, PDUs, Pumps, HVAC, etc refreshes - DC is 19 years old and things need to be refreshed)
- MUST have strong working exp doing in a Data Center
What we do not want
- Software or Database or Application PMs
- Candidates who do M&E work in anything but Data Center’s Buildings (No radio stations, office buildings, etc)
Job Description:
We are seeking a Data Center Project Manager (M&E) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing MEP and mission critical data center construction projects and a proven ability to deliver full lifecycle projects that meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary project lead for mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives across enterprise data centers.
- Develop and maintain scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, and financial updates for stakeholders.
- Execute procurement activities including RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
- Coordinate with engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third-party providers to align with EDC standards and governance.
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and fire/life safety systems.
- Manage CAPEX budgets and support vendor payment generation as required.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, industry standards, and support SLA/KPI commitments.
- Maintain documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence.
- Support sustainability and certification goals, including LEED, WELL, WiredScore, and SmartScore, through project design and execution.
- Partner with data center operations to ensure seamless handover into steady-state operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- 5–10+ years managing MEP or mission critical construction projects in data centers or similar environments.
- Strong knowledge of critical facility systems: HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
- Proven vendor management, cross-functional leadership, and large-scale budget oversight.
- Strong communication skills with ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.
- Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.
- This is an MEP-focused role, not telecom or application/software development.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience within financial services data center environments.
- Familiarity with sustainability and building certifications such as LEED, WELL, WiredScore, and SmartScore.
