MEP Construction Lead – Hyperscale Data Center

NES Fircroft; Texas; On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft are delighted to partner with a Data Center Operator to appoint an MEP Construction Manager for a flagship project in San Antonio, Texas. This contract-based role offers a strong hourly rate and is open to US nationals or those with right-to-work in the USA.

On-site you will act as the owner's representative, oversee MEP construction, coordinate with design teams and contractors, support commissioning and handover, and monitor safety, quality and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MEP construction on large-scale mission-critical, data centre, industrial or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems within complex facilities.
• Experience working with General Contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of commissioning, turnover and operational readiness processes.
• Ability to identify project risks and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience monitoring project schedules, budgets and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the owner's representative on-site for hyperscale and enterprise data centre construction projects.
• Monitor MEP construction activities to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery.
• Support project execution from early-stage construction through commissioning, handover and operational readiness.
• Conduct regular site walks and provide detailed updates on progress, quality, safety and construction performance.
• Identify, document and elevate project risks, issues and potential delays to project leadership.

Skills

Data Centre Construction

MEP Systems Delivery

Contractor Management

Schedule & Cost Monitoring

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Risk Management

Design Coordination

Commissioning & Handover

Stakeholder Communication

Project Reporting

Job description

NES Fircroft are delighted to partner with a Data Center Operator to appoint an MEP Construction Manager for a flagship project in San Antonio, Texas. This contract-based role offers a strong hourly rate and is open to US nationals or those with right-to-work in the USA.

On-site you will act as the owner's representative, oversee MEP construction, coordinate with design teams and contractors, support commissioning and handover, and monitor safety, quality and schedule performance.