Hyperscale Data Center: MEP Project Lead (On-Site)

Jacobs; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Hybrid/onsite policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Construction MEP Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and critical systems on hyperscale data center projects. You will work with owners, design teams, contractors, and vendors to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of managing complex MEP builds, with experience in mission-critical facilities

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.
• 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 and electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and work with commissioning agents and facility operators.
• Promote safety and quality through project execution and audits.
• Monitor and report on budget, schedule, and risk; support value engineering and constructability reviews.

Skills

MEP Construction Management

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Budget & Schedule

Commissioning & Startup

Safety & Quality

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 in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Construction MEP Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and critical systems on hyperscale data center projects. You will work with owners, design teams, contractors, and vendors to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of managing complex MEP builds, with experience in mission-critical facilities