Hyperscale Data Center MEP Project Lead (On-Site)

Jacobs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 122,606,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires coordinating with owners, contractors, design teams, and vendors to deliver safe, high-quality, reliable facilities while managing budgets and schedules.

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.
• 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.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of mission-critical mechanical systems, including chilled water plants, cooling systems, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, heat rejection systems, liquid cooling, HVAC distribution.

Skills

MEP Management

Mission-Critical

Hyperscale Data Centers

Electrical Infrastructure

Mechanical Systems

Commissioning Leadership

Cost Control

Schedule Recovery

Contract Administration

Safety Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems 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, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical systems for hyperscale data centers on-site in Spartanburg, SC.

The role requires coordinating with owners, contractors, design teams, and vendors to deliver safe, high-quality, reliable facilities while managing budgets and schedules.