MEP Construction Manager - Data Centers

Join a nationally recognized consulting and program management firm that specializes exclusively in mission critical facilities. This organization partners with many of the world's leading hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center operators, providing expertise across development, design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Due to continued growth across the Texas market, they are seeking an experienced MEP Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning.

The Role

The MEP Construction Manager will serve as a key technical leader on complex mission critical projects, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with owners, design teams, contractors, and commissioning partners, you'll play a critical role in guiding projects through every phase of delivery while managing technical risk, schedule, and overall project performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP construction activities on hyperscale and colocation data center developments.
• Review design documents for constructability, coordination, and risk identification.
• Monitor installation and progress of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, trade partners, design consultants, and commissioning teams.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and key MEP deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, site inspections, and quality audits.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities.
• Identify potential issues early and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide regular reporting on construction progress, risks, and project performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience managing MEP scopes on large commercial, industrial, mission critical, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, cooling infrastructure, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Experience working with hyperscale, colocation, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or other highly technical facilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Work on some of the most advanced data center developments in North America.
• Exposure to leading hyperscale and technology clients.
• Opportunity to influence projects from early planning through operational handover.
• Collaborative environment focused exclusively on mission critical infrastructure.
• Strong career progression within a rapidly growing sector.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may come from:

• Data Center Construction
• Mission Critical Construction
• MEP Contracting
• Owner's Representative / Project Management Consulting
• General Contracting
• Commissioning & Startup Management
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Project Delivery

If you're looking to play a key role in delivering the next generation of digital infrastructure across Texas and the broader U.S. market, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.