Data Center Assistant PM - MEP & Commissioning

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for data center projects in Mount Pleasant, WI. The role focuses on coordinating MEP scopes, scheduling, and commissioning activities on complex, mission-critical builds.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in MEP management on large commercial or industrial projects and a strong background in electrical distribution and cooling systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing MEP scopes on data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution and mechanical cooling systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with commissioning and integrated testing.

Responsibilities

• Support management of MEP scopes on large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning
• Assist with coordination of design development, constructability reviews, and BIM/clash detection processes
• Support oversight of critical systems installation including power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS
• Help manage MEP schedules, phasing plans, and sequencing to align with project milestones
• Assist in subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, contract administration, and performance tracking
• Support QA/QC processes, inspections, and compliance with mission-critical standards and specifications
• Track budgets, cost reports, change management, and documentation for MEP scopes
• Participate in commissioning planning, functional testing, and integrated systems testing activities
• Assist with closeout activities including O&M manuals, as-builts, attic stock, warranties, and turnover documentation
• Coordinate with field teams, superintendents, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner representatives
• Support safety compliance, site logistics planning, and workface coordination
• Maintain project documentation, logs, reporting, and MEP deliverables tracking
• Proactively identify issues and support risk mitigation planning
• Contribute to preconstruction efforts including budgeting support, constructability input, and trade engagement

Skills

MEP coordination

Cross-functional leadership

BIM/clash detection

Project scheduling

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

BIM

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

The Walsh Group, Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for data center projects in Mount Pleasant, WI. The role focuses on coordinating MEP scopes, scheduling, and commissioning activities on complex, mission-critical builds.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in MEP management on large commercial or industrial projects and a strong background in electrical distribution and cooling systems.