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Position: MEP Construction Manager (Hyperscale Data Centers)
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Fully Remote
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.