Data Center Project Manager (MEP - Mechanical & Electrical)

Pharmaclient; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaclient is seeking a Data Center Project Manager in Somerset, NJ. This role requires leading the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and technology infrastructure projects in data centers with a focus on MEP systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5–10+ years of relevant project management experience. Strong knowledge of HVAC and critical facility systems is essential. This position offers a long-term contract with onsite requirements in the NY/NJ area.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission critical construction projects.
• Experience with financial firms in a data center environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical infrastructure construction projects.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payments.
• Serve as primary project lead for infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Budget management

Critical facility systems understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Project Manager (MEP - Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: Somerset, NJ - (4 Days a week onsite in NY/NJ area)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Position Summary:

The Data Center Project Manager (M&E) is responsible for the end to end delivery of mechanical, electrical, and technology infrastructure construction projects within the firm’s enterprise data centers. Sites within the NY/NJ area will be undergoing refresh of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• This is a MEP role and not telecom or application/software development.