Data Center MEP Operations Director

STO Building Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, seeks a Director of MEP Operations to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection delivery across mission critical data center projects. You will partner with Project Executives and field leadership to drive MEP financial performance, technical execution, and commissioning readiness from preconstruction through turnover.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive MEP construction leadership, strong data center experience, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive MEP construction experience with leadership of project teams.
• Experience delivering large-scale data centers from preconstruction through turnover.
• Deep expertise in electrical or mechanical construction and MEP integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor MEP Project Managers and Superintendents across projects.
• Direct MEP preconstruction strategy, scope, estimates, and value engineering.
• Oversee budgets, buyout, forecasting, and cost controls with executives.
• Drive equipment procurement, OFCI coordination, and commissioning readiness.
• Align MEP activities with project schedules and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

MEP delivery

Data center

Budgeting

Preconstruction

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

BIM/VDC coordination

Job description

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, seeks a Director of MEP Operations to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection delivery across mission critical data center projects. You will partner with Project Executives and field leadership to drive MEP financial performance, technical execution, and commissioning readiness from preconstruction through turnover.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive MEP construction leadership, strong data center experience, and