Job Title: Data Center MEP Manager - Remote (US)
Employment Type: 6 Month Contract, possibility for conversion or extension.
Location: 100% Remote (US), with occasional travel (3 onsite visits in the 6-month period.)
*Must be located and authorized to work here in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquiries, please*Our client is a premier technology consultancy currently spearheading massive infrastructure expansions for mission-critical environments. They are presently supporting a high-stakes strategy to scale data center capacity to 100+MW, specifically focused on the evolving demands of AI-driven compute. This organization is known for navigating the complexities of high-density builds for global enterprise clients and major colocation providers.
As the
Data Center MEP Manager, you will lead the technical oversight for large-scale greenfield builds and expansions, including a $500M / 50 MW AI learning data center. You will act as the subject matter expert for physical installs, thermal dynamics, and liquid cooling integration. Your role is pivotal in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical facilities, from reviewing scaling strategies to overseeing L1-L4 commissioning and ensuring Tier 4 uptime standards are met.
Requirements - Experience: 20+ years of experience in the construction, operations, and expansion of mission-critical facilities.
- Certifications: DCCA (Schneider Electric) and IFMA FMP certifications are required.
- Industry Background: Proven experience working with or for major colo providers (e.g., Equinix, QTS, Digital Realty, or Switch) and OEMs (e.g., Vertiv, Schneider, HPE).
- AI Infrastructure Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of heat/cooling requirements specific to AI, including thermal dynamic fluid and hot spot mitigation.
- Liquid Cooling Proficiency: Mastery of all liquid cooling modalities: single-phase, dual-phase, rear door heat exchangers, and closed-loop/in-rack systems.
- Technical Systems: Comprehensive understanding of large-scale chilled water infrastructure, HVAC, UPS, switchgear, and BMS/EPMS systems.
Responsibilities - Strategy & Scaling: Review and execute client strategies to scale data center capacity to 100+MW, identifying limitations and infrastructure risks.
- Commissioning Oversight: Manage L1-L4 commissioning processes for mechanical and electrical systems to ensure seamless facility handovers.
- Technical Design Review: Provide MEP engineering expertise to guide the physical installation of high-density AI racks and cooling infrastructure.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain Tier 4 uptime standards across enterprise environments, managing critical power and cooling redundancies.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact between the consultancy, the end client, and equipment manufacturers like Vertiv and Schneider.
This is a
6-month contract with a strong possibility for conversion or extension based on project performance. The role is
100% Remote (US), though it requires the ability to travel for
three onsite visits during the initial 6-month term. Our client offers a highly competitive hourly rate commensurate with a senior subject matter expert level, providing the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced AI infrastructure projects in the industry today.
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