Data Center MEP Project Lead – Houston

Okland Construction Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus incentives

ESOP employee ownership

6% 401(k) match

Job summary

Okland Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead a large data center construction effort in the Houston, TX area.

You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes, ensuring safety, schedule integrity, and budget compliance. The role requires strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, subcontractor management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with engineers, designers, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent construction experience.
• 8+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience.
• Strong experience managing MEP scopes and major equipment installations.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of MEP construction scopes (HVAC, piping, electrical).
• Collaborate with subs, engineers, and design teams to meet specs and schedule.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, design coordination, and BIM-related issues.
• Oversee budgets, cost forecasts, procurement, and change orders.

Skills

PM leadership

Budget management

MEP coordination

Communication

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Equivalent construction experience

Tools

BIM

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

Okland Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead a large data center construction effort in the Houston, TX area.

You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes, ensuring safety, schedule integrity, and budget compliance. The role requires strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, subcontractor management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with engineers, designers, and field teams.