Data Center Project Manager (M&E)

Zealogics.com; New Jersey; On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealogics.com is seeking a senior MEP Project Lead to drive mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives for data center environments in the United States. You will oversee scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, coordinating with engineering, operations, and vendors to deliver high-profile projects.

The role requires 5–10+ years of data center MEP experience, proficiency in procurement, and strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills to navigate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5-10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission critical construction projects within data centers or similar environments.
• Experience with financial firms is preferred due to the live data center environment.
• This is an MEP role, not telecom or software development.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large-scale project budgets.
• Strong communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence.
• Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per project basis.
• Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady state operations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Safety governance

Documentation

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence.
• Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per project basis.
• Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady state operations.

Qualifications -Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

5-10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment required.Experience with financial firms is preferred as it relates to the critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center environment is preferred.

This is a MEP role and not telecom or application/software development.Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large scale project budgets.Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards. Why This Role This position provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability, resiliency, and modernization of the firms global data center environment. The role offers exposure to senior engineering leadership, high impact infrastructure programs, and cross functional teams delivering complex, mission critical projects.

Rate range- $50-$55