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SLS Consultants; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SLS Consultants is seeking a Project Manager (MEP) in Kansas City, MO to support Data Center retrofit, infrastructure, and facility improvement projects. Ideal candidates have 3–8 years in PM/Engineering roles and experience coordinating MEP scopes in mission-critical environments.

Relocation can be accommodated. Data Center experience is preferred but not required; strong budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, high-impact role.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of Project Management, AP/PEM, or Project Engineering experience.
• Experience with MEP, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Mission Critical projects.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and coordination knowledge.
• Able to work in fast-paced, technically complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with facility upgrades, retrofits, or operational facilities is desirable.
• Data Center experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data Center experience

MEP coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Mgmt/Engineering

Job description

SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!

Relocation can be accommodated.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager (MEP) in Kansas City, MO to support a growing portfolio of Data Center retrofit, infrastructure, and facility improvement projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager currently working for an MEP Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Engineering Firm, or General Contractor who is looking to transition into the rapidly growing Data Center sector.

The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, and building infrastructure projects and is looking to apply that experience within mission-critical environments. Data Center experience is preferred but not required.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of Data Center retrofit, upgrade, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes with owners, contractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, 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.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of Project Management, Assistant Project Management, or Project Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting MEP, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, or Mission Critical projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and construction coordination.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, technically complex environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with facility upgrades, renovations, retrofit projects, or operational facilities is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Data Center experience is a plus but not required.