Data Center MEP Project Lead

Okland Construction Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

ESOP employee ownership

401(k) with 6% match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Okland Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead a large-scale data center build in Houston, TX. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of MEP work, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget.

The role requires strong MEP technical knowledge, subcontractor management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers, trades, and design teams. Prior data center or mission-critical experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.
• 8+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience with PM responsibilities for MEP systems.
• Strong experience managing MEP scopes including HVAC, piping, electrical distribution, and major equipment installations.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing construction strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, cost forecasting, subcontractor contracts, procurement, and change orders.
• Experience coordinating complex MEP systems with structural and architectural activities.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, BIM coordination, quality control, safety and commissioning processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and CPM schedules.
• Proficient in CM software, scheduling tools, and MS Office.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of MEP construction scopes, including HVAC, piping, electrical distribution, and critical building systems.
• Collaborate with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams to meet specifications, quality, and schedule.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, design coordination, and BIM processes to resolve constructability issues.
• Coordinate MEP activities with civil, structural, and architectural teams to support installations and milestones.
• Manage MEP project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and change orders.
• Develop and monitor construction schedules, track critical path activities, and implement recovery plans.
• Oversee subcontractor buyout, procurement, and long-lead equipment deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Schedule management

Problem solving

BIM coordination

Reading drawings/specs

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in CM / Mechanical / Electrical or related

Job description

Okland Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead a large-scale data center build in Houston, TX. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of MEP work, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget.

The role requires strong MEP technical knowledge, subcontractor management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers, trades, and design teams. Prior data center or mission-critical experience is highly valued.