Data Center MEP Project Lead

Acadian; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian company, seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction for a mission-critical data center build in Mississippi.

You will own complex infrastructure, guide skilled teams, and manage budgets, schedules, and safety to deliver a reliable facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring coordination with contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience overseeing MEP systems on large-scale, mission-critical builds such as data centers, semiconductor plants, or industrial high-tech facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and life safety infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, budgets, procurement, and complex construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP construction from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
• Coordinate trade contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Manage MEP budgets, schedules, procurement, change orders, and cost forecasts.
• Oversee electrical distribution, generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling systems, and life safety.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications and codes; conduct field inspections and resolve coordination challenges.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for MEP systems; review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Partner with Commissioning Authority and BIM/VDC teams to coordinate testing and prepare for client acceptance.

Skills

MEP project management

Leadership

Contractor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian company, seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction for a mission-critical data center build in Mississippi.

You will own complex infrastructure, guide skilled teams, and manage budgets, schedules, and safety to deliver a reliable facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring coordination with contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants through commissioning.