Data Center /MEP/Construction Manager

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking an experienced Field Manager to coordinate mission-critical renovation and upgrade projects in live data center environments. You will lead internal and subcontractor teams, ensure safety, and maintain schedule discipline on-site.

The role requires reading one-line diagrams and P&ID diagrams, coordinating RFIs and submittals, and guiding field crews across electrical, mechanical, structural, and architectural scopes.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of mission-critical and data center construction field management experience; live data center work required.
• Experience leading crews in live data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission-critical renovation/upgrade projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment and champion safety culture.
• Support project management with planning, schedule management, coordination and closeout.
• Provide technical direction for Trade Partners and field crews in daily activities.
• Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team.
• Assist with client submittals, site logistics plans and as-built documentation.
• Assist with RFIs and maintain log.
• Attend site visits with client and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals.
• Promote positive customer relationships.
• Coordinate site access and badging requests.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Field management

Live data center experience

Safety knowledge

Coordination

Education

OSHA30 certificate

Tools

LOTO procedures

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission-critical renovation/upgrade projects that include Client, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work
• Maintain a safe working environment and champion our safety culture
• Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout
• Provide technical direction and support for Trade Partners and field crews in daily construction activities
• Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team
• Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required
• Attend site visits with client and subcontractors
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals
• Promote positive customer relationships
• Coordinate site access and badging requests
• Identify process bottlenecks and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements and Experience

• 3-5 years or more of mission-critical and Data Center construction field management experience. Experience working in live data centers required.
• Experience running crews in live data center environments required.
• Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods.

Specific requirements include:

• Ability to read and interpret a one-line diagram
• Ability to interpret P&ID/Client Controls diagrams
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and trace the flow of power
• Ability to abide by and understand simple and complex LOTO procedures and coach others on how to follow them
• OSHA30 Certificate preferred