What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION Data Center Project Manager – MEP (Mechanical & Electrical & Plumbing) position at Steneral Consulting?
Job Summary (List Format)
- Role: Construction Data Center Project Manager MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Somerset, NJ (Hybrid minimum 4 days/week at various NY/NJ sites)
- Experience Required:
- 5-10 years managing MEP or mission critical construction projects
- At least 1 experience with data center build out or refresh
- No financial company experience required
- Education: Bachelor s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Work Environment: On-site at various data center construction sites in NJ/NY; suitable for experienced professionals, including older candidates
- Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of mechanical, electrical, and technology infrastructure projects within enterprise data centers
- Oversee all phases of project lifecycle: scope definition, design coordination, vendor oversight, and commissioning support
- Manage project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and status reporting
- Execute procurement activities (RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor negotiations)
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and service providers
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other MEP equipment
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and support for SLA/KPI commitments
- Maintain project documentation, change management, and regular status meetings
- Assist with sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore)
- Ensure smooth handover of completed projects to data center operations teams
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and critical facility systems (HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendors
- Experience managing large-scale construction project budgets
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic construction environments while maintaining safety and compliance standards
- No financial industry experience required
- Not focused on telecom or software development strictly MEP construction management