Director MEP Data Center (m/w/d) Project & Development Services

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Germany’s Frankfurt region seeks a Director MEP Data Center to lead MEP systems for critical data center projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams across engineering, contractors, and vendors to deliver compliant infrastructure.

The role requires a PE/DCEP/DCTP preference, strong drawing interpretation, and proven ability to coordinate stakeholders while ensuring energy efficiency and safety standards are met in high-demand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Comprehensive knowledge of MEP infrastructure and standards
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders in both languages
• Strong design, construction methods knowledge
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with budgets, scheduling and risk management
• Professional license (PE/DCEP/DCTP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver MEP systems for data center projects
• Develop and maintain MEP project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, vendors and clients
• Ensure MEP compliance with codes, safety and energy efficiency
• Review submittals, monitor performance, and report status
• Maintain as-built drawings and knowledge transfer for operations

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Engineering drawings interpretation

Budget management

Risk management

Professional Engineering license / DCE

Bilingual English/German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Director MEP Data Center (m/w/d) Project & Development Services

About the Role

• Plan, execute, and deliver MEP systems for data center projects, overseeing installation quality and performance testing of critical infrastructure
• Develop and maintain detailed MEP project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations for power, cooling, and building systems
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineers, contractors, vendors) and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout the MEP project lifecycle
• Ensure MEP systems compliance with industry standards, building codes, safety regulations, and energy efficiency requirements
• Review technical submittals, monitor MEP performance metrics, evaluate system commissioning, and provide regular status reports
• Facilitate MEP system documentation, as-built drawings, and knowledge transfer for operations teams

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field with several years of experience managing MEP systems in data center or mission-critical facility projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of MEP infrastructure and relevant industry standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in both languages
• Strong technical expertise in MEP system design, construction methodologies, and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent coordination, scheduling and budget management skills with proficiency in project management software and documentation
• Proven problem-solving abilities, troubleshooting experience, and risk management in complex MEP environments
• Professional Engineering license and/or DCEP/DCTP certifications preferred; detail-oriented with hands-on MEP data center expertise

Location: On-site – Frankfurt am Main, DEU

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