Hyperscale Data Center MEP Project Lead

Jacobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and critical systems for hyperscale data centers in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is an on-site role.

The candidate will coordinate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and operational readiness through turnover and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing construction projects involving complex MEP systems.
• Minimum 5 years managing mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, or data center construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical construction practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple MEP contractors and vendors on large-scale projects.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and commissioning documentation.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Proficiency with construction management and project controls software.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required.
• Ability to travel as required for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all MEP aspects of hyperscale data center projects from design review through turnover and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary project manager for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate MEP construction activities with the overall project schedule and construction sequencing plans.
• Manage relationships with owners, design consultants, general contractors, MEP trade contractors, equipment vendors, and utility providers.
• Provide leadership during all project phases including preconstruction, procurement, installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and design changes.

Skills

MEP Construction Management

Mission-Critical Facilities

Hyperscale Data Center Experience

Contract Administration

Vendor and Contractor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and critical systems for hyperscale data centers in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is an on-site role.

The candidate will coordinate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and operational readiness through turnover and handover.