Data Center MEP Manager | Owner's Rep, Equity

Nscale; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a highly experienced MEP Manager to join our team as a full‑time employee, serving as the owner's technical expert for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on a new, large‑scale data center project.

This role embeds on-site with the General Construction Manager, coordinating MEP, reviewing submittals, and leading commissioning activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment for critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP construction or commissioning experience, with at least 4 years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of critical power systems (switchgear, UPS, PDU, generators) and cooling infrastructure (chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH).
• Experience with MEP BIM coordination (Revit MEP, Navisworks) and 3D clash resolution workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret complex MEP drawings, single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment submittals.
• Procore experience required; Bluebeam Revu proficiency required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's on-site representative for all MEP scopes: electrical (medium/low voltage, switchgear, UPS, generators), mechanical (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water, cooling towers), and plumbing (domestic, process, fire suppression)
• Attend and lead MEP coordination meetings, including BIM clash detection reviews and subcontractor prefabrication planning sessions
• Review MEP submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications
• Monitor MEP installation sequencing, quality, and code compliance across all active fronts
• Coordinate integration of MEP systems with IT/low-voltage infrastructure, raised floor layouts, and structural elements
• Oversee startup and pre-commissioning activities; work closely with the commissioning authority (CxA) and owner's CX team
• Track and drive resolution of MEP-specific open items, punch list deficiencies, and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for major equipment as required
• Provide daily and weekly MEP progress summaries to the General Construction Manager and owner-side program team
• Assist in reviewing change proposals related to MEP scope for technical validity and owner impact

Skills

MEP management

Data center experience

Revit MEP

Navisworks clash resolution

Procore

Tools

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Job description

Nscale is seeking a highly experienced MEP Manager to join our team as a full‑time employee, serving as the owner's technical expert for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on a new, large‑scale data center project.

This role embeds on-site with the General Construction Manager, coordinating MEP, reviewing submittals, and leading commissioning activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment for critical infrastructure.