Manager, MEP

NorthMark Compute & Cloud; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Medical benefits

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

NorthMark Compute & Cloud seeks an experienced MEP Manager to serve as the on-site authority for all MEP systems at its Spartanburg HPC facility. You will own electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and fire alarm scopes from submittal review through installation, coordinating with subcontractors, equipment vendors, and OEM reps to ensure readiness for commissioning.

The role requires 7+ years in MEP within mission-critical environments, strong knowledge of high/low voltage systems, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of MEP experience in mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of high/low-voltage electrical systems and building controls.
• Experience reviewing MEP submittals and equipment specifications.
• Experience coordinating equipment delivery, logistics, and OEM startup requirements.
• Familiarity with FAT/FWT processes and technical acceptance criteria.
• Procore, BIM 360, Primavera P6 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review MEP submittals, shop drawings, and equipment specifications for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Review MEP-related RFIs; provide engineering-level technical direction to subcontractors and design teams.
• Evaluate proposed design changes or field conditions affecting electrical, mechanical, cooling, or controls systems.
• Coordinate technical resolution of MEP-specific conflicts identified during construction.
• Work with procurement, logistics, and storage teams to confirm arrival of MEP equipment and verify installation sequencing.
• Attend FAT/FWT as technical evaluator and sign off on tested equipment.
• Present MEP status at OAC and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

MEP experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Controls & Fire alarm

Submittals review

Vendor coordination

HVAC knowledge

Procore BIM360

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on MEP field experience

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

Primavera P6

CxAlloy

Job description

The Company

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Company

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager with strong technical fluency to serve as the on-site MEP systems authority at our Spartanburg-based HPC facility. This role owns technical management of MEP scope – electrical, mechanical/cooling, controls, and fire alarm systems – from submittal review through equipment delivery and installation, serving as the technical resource that supports commissioning readiness. The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for MEP technical matters at the Spartanburg facility, coordinating daily with subcontractors, equipment vendors, and OEM representatives. This role reports to the Dallas-based Director, Construction & Commissioning, working in close coordination with the Construction Superintendent on installation sequencing, and with the Manager of QAQC & Commissioning on system readiness and technical review of commissioning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review MEP submittals, shop drawings, and equipment specifications for technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Review MEP-related RFIs; provide engineering-level technical direction to subcontractors and design teams.
• Evaluate proposed design changes or field conditions affecting electrical, mechanical, cooling, or controls systems.
• Coordinate technical resolution of MEP-specific conflicts identified during construction.
• Work directly with procurement, logistics, and storage teams to confirm arrival of MEP equipment, schedule delivery, and verify equipment is set in the correct location per installation sequence.
• Confirm O&M manuals and vendor startup requirements are on hand prior to installation.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Factory Witness Testing (FWT) as the technical evaluator; provide sign-off on technical acceptability of tested equipment.
• Serve as the technical resource to the Manager of QAQC & Commissioning during system readiness evaluation and CMOP development.
• Support resolution of technical deficiencies identified during pre-functional and functional performance testing.
• Provide technical input on switching plans and load bank test parameters.
• Provide regular technical status updates to the Director, Construction & Commissioning covering MEP scope, equipment delivery, and open technical issues.
• Coordinate with the Construction Superintendent on installation sequencing and schedule impacts related to MEP scope.
• Coordinate with the Manager of QAQC & Commissioning on FAT/FWT documentation handoff and system readiness for commissioning.
• Present MEP technical status at OAC and stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• 7+ years of MEP technical experience (electrical or mechanical field engineer, MEP superintendent, or equivalent) in mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of high/low-voltage electrical systems, mechanical/cooling systems, building controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Experience reviewing MEP submittals, shop drawings, and equipment specifications at an engineering level.
• Experience coordinating equipment delivery, logistics, and OEM startup requirements.
• Familiarity with FAT/FWT processes and technical acceptance criteria.
• Proficiency with Procore, BIM 360, and Primavera P6.
• CxAlloy software proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field preferred; equivalent hands-on MEP field experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and ASHRAE standards preferred.
• Experience at hyperscale data center or HPC environments preferred.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits & Perks

• Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.