Data Center MEP Project Leader

SLS Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Learning opportunities

Job summary

SLS Consultants in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Project Manager (MEP) to lead data center retrofit and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes with owners, vendors, and field teams, and drive schedules, budgets, RFIs, and change orders to ensure smooth delivery in mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years in PM/Engineering roles within MEP or related fields. Data Center experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of Project Management, Assistant Project Management, or Project Engineering experience.
• Experience with MEP, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, or Mission Critical projects.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and construction coordination.
• Data Center experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of Data Center retrofit, upgrade, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate MEP scopes with owners, contractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Manage schedules, budgets, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Assist in driving project safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout all phases of delivery.
• Support facility modernization, capacity expansion, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Identify project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining operational continuity within active facilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contracts

Coordination

MEP experience

Education

Bachelor's in Construction / Engineering

Job description

SLS Consultants in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Project Manager (MEP) to lead data center retrofit and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes with owners, vendors, and field teams, and drive schedules, budgets, RFIs, and change orders to ensure smooth delivery in mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years in PM/Engineering roles within MEP or related fields. Data Center experience is a plus but not required.