MEP Lead

MEP Lead – Data Centre Projects

Location: Flexible across key regional hubs (Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Arizona)

Overview

• A leading design–build contractor specialising in mission-critical and industrial projects is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations across large-scale data centre developments throughout the south eastern and western United States.
• This position offers the opportunity to shape project strategy from design through delivery, manage multiple concurrent projects, and lead a team of technical professionals within a high-growth, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Oversee all MEP functions from preconstruction through commissioning on multiple complex projects.
• Lead coordination between design, engineering, and field operations to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate start-up meetings, client updates, and project action reviews, ensuring all deliverables and documentation are up to date.
• Conduct regular site visits to review progress and resolve technical or logistical challenges.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Own financial performance for MEP scope, monitoring budgets, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Develop proposal strategies and cost estimates for MEP elements within design–build or hard bid projects.
• Review and approve change orders, procurement plans, and subcontractor agreements.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring alignment with company profit and delivery targets.

Scheduling & Performance

• Direct the development and maintenance of MEP schedules to align with overall project milestones.
• Identify potential delays or constraints and implement corrective measures in collaboration with construction and design teams.
• Monitor material procurement and subcontractor performance to maintain schedule integrity.

Risk & Quality Management

• Lead MEP risk management planning, identifying and mitigating potential cost, schedule, or safety risks.
• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Drive a proactive safety culture across all project phases.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the senior point of contact for all MEP-related matters, maintaining strong client, consultant, and subcontractor relationships.
• Develop communication and relationship management plans to support smooth information flow and alignment across all parties.
• Represent the company in technical and commercial discussions with customers and partners.

• Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop senior project managers, project managers, and engineers within the MEP division.
• Conduct performance reviews, set development goals, and ensure continuous professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-focused team culture aligned with company values.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with architectural, structural, and field operations teams to drive integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to company-wide strategy, proposal development, and resource planning for the MEP business unit.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design–build or construction management, with at least 7 years of P&L responsibility across multiple projects.
• Proven success managing large-scale, technically complex projects (data centre, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial).
• In-depth knowledge of multiple contract types (lump sum, GMP, cost-plus, and fee-based models).
• Strong financial acumen with a record of improving project profitability.
• Excellent understanding of MEP systems, cost structures, procurement, and installation procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop aggressive schedules and deliver within budget and quality parameters.
• Skilled in mentoring and leading cross-functional project teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with scheduling or estimating software.
• Willingness to travel as required to project locations.
• Physical ability to perform occasional site inspections (lifting up to 25 lbs, climbing ladders, etc.).

Work Environment

• This role combines office and field-based responsibilities, balancing strategic oversight with on-site leadership. Travel to active projects across multiple states is expected.

Compensation & Benefits

• A highly competitive salary package is offered, reflecting experience, skills, and location. Additional benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid leave, professional development support, and performance incentives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.