Construction Data Center Project Manager – MEP

KPG99 INC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC is seeking a Construction Data Center Project Manager – MEP in Somerset, NJ. You will lead mechanical, electrical and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives, develop scopes, schedules, budgets and risk registers, and coordinate procurement activities for data center programs.

The role requires 5–10+ years of MEP project delivery in data centers or similar environments, strong vendor management, and proven ability to manage large budgets and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience managing MEP/mission critical construction projects in data centers or similar environment.
• Experience with financial firms is preferred given the live data center context.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems: HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project lead for mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities: RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third-party providers to align with standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and life safety systems.
• Manage CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payments as required.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and industry standards; support SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, change control, and meeting cadence; support sustainability goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) per project.

Skills

Project management

MEP systems

Data center

Budgets

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Construction Data Center Project Manager – MEP

Location: Somerset, NJ

Duration: 12+ Months

Responsibilities

Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.

Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders. Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation. Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.

Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components. Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments. Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence. Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per project basis.

Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady state operations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

5-10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment required.

Experience with financial firms is preferred as it relates to the critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center environment is preferred.

This is a MEP role and not telecom or application/software development. Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.

Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large scale project budgets.

Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation. Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.