Data Center MEP Field Manager

The Role: Data Center MEP Field Manager

As a Data Center MEP Field Manager, you lead all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection construction activities on-site for data center projects. You are accountable for safe execution, quality installation, and coordination across trades to deliver reliable, mission-critical infrastructure.

You serve as the field subject matter expert for MEP systems, resolving design and constructability issues in real time and keeping work aligned to drawings, specifications, and schedule. Your work directly impacts project delivery, system performance, and client readiness.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily on-site MEP construction activities to ensure work aligns with drawings, specifications, and schedule milestones
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection subcontractors to prevent conflicts and support proper system integration
• Enforce site safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and the general contractor’s safety plan
• Review MEP drawings, submittals, and shop drawings for constructability and field accuracy
• Resolve field design issues in partnership with engineering and project management teams
• Develop and maintain MEP-specific schedules aligned with the overall project timeline
• Track progress against milestones and identify risks to schedule or quality
• Oversee testing, balancing, and commissioning activities to confirm systems perform as designed
• Ensure quality control documentation, inspections, and sign-offs are complete and accurate
• Provide clear daily and weekly updates on MEP progress, risks, and field conditions
• Participate in turnover and commissioning meetings to support successful project closeout

What We’re Looking For

• Operates with strong safety discipline and holds others accountable to site standards
• Communicates clearly and directly, especially when issues impact schedule or quality
• Makes sound field decisions and escalates risks early
• Works across trades without creating friction or confusion
• Stays organized in complex, high-activity construction environments
• Takes ownership of outcomes and follows through to completion
• Focuses on solutions, not just problems

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• 7–10 years of experience supporting or leading MEP systems installation on large commercial or mission-critical construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of data center MEP systems such as UPS, CRAC or CRAH units, chillers, BMS, and fire suppression systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Experience coordinating subcontractors in an active construction environment
• OSHA 30 certification

Preferred:

• Experience working on data center or other mission-critical facilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute, NFPA, ASHRAE, and NEC standards
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, P6, or similar construction management tools

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on active construction sites for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Required use of approved personal protective equipment on-site

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.