MEP Construction Manager (Hyperscale Data Centers)

Position: MEP Construction Manager (Hyperscale Data Centers)

Duration:  6-12+ months

Location: Fully Onsite

• Clarksville, AR
• Ellendale, ND
• Ashburn, VA (8 campuses)
• Temple, TX or Meridian, MS
• Moores Chapel, NC
• Whitetownship, PA
• Kansas City, KS
• Atlanta, GA
• Midland, TX or ATX
• Fremont, CA (9 campuses)
• Pennsylvania (PA) and/or Florida (FL)
• Buffalo, NY or Fort Worth, TX
• Phoenix, AZ or Freestone, TX

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Our hyperscale client is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Manager to oversee the execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes for large-scale data center construction projects. This role is responsible for driving field execution, contractor coordination, quality, schedule, commissioning readiness, and overall project delivery while partnering with cross-functional engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead onsite execution of MEP construction activities across hyperscale data center projects.
• Manage General Contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls contractors throughout all phases of construction.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, building codes, and client standards.
• Drive schedule adherence by identifying risks, mitigating delays, and coordinating recovery plans.
• Partner with commissioning teams to ensure successful turnover of mission-critical infrastructure.
• Track project progress, budgets, KPIs, and issue resolution while providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Lead construction meetings and coordinate activities between design, engineering, operations, and construction teams.
• Promote a culture of safety while enforcing OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Recent hyperscale data center experience is required.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Mechanical systems (HVAC, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC)
  • Electrical systems (MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators)
  • Plumbing and fire protection systems
• Experience managing General Contractors and multiple subcontractors.
• Experience supporting commissioning and project turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, QA/QC, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.