MEP Director

TYG; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG is seeking an experienced MEP Director/Project Manager for Mission Critical data-center programs across the United States. You will lead complex procurement and logistics for MEP systems, manage vendor performance, and present financial forecasts to executives.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 5+ years in procurement/logistics, and strong data center system knowledge. Expect travel and leadership of cross-functional teams within a large GC environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain management or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, construction management or project delivery.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar procurement budgets and supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex MEP equipment procurement and logistics projects from PO through delivery.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and executives.
• Manage vendor performance, submittals, schedules, shipments and quality requirements.
• Oversee multimillion-dollar procurement budgets, forecasting, change orders, and risk.
• Identify procurement, supply chain and delivery risks and develop recovery plans.
• Develop standardized logistics processes, reporting, and KPIs.
• Oversee project documentation including POs, contracts, RFIs, schedules and closeout records.
• Present performance and forecasts to executive leadership.
• Travel ~25% to project sites and facilities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Logistics coordination

Vendor management

Budget forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract/claims management

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

MBA or similar business degree

Certifications: PMP/CCM/CPSM/CSCP (advantageous)

Job description

We're partnering with a leading national General Contractor to find experienced MEP Project Managers or directors to join their Mission Critical teams across the US.

About the Role

MEP Director - Data Centers

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex MEP equipment procurement and logistics projects from purchase order execution through delivery, commissioning support and project closeout.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and executive stakeholders.
• Manage vendor performance, including submittals, fabrication schedules, shipment milestones, quality requirements and contractual obligations.
• Oversee multimillion-dollar procurement budgets, financial forecasting, change orders, claims and commercial risk management.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, supply chain, delivery, schedule and commissioning risks, developing recovery plans where required..
• Develop and implement standardised logistics processes, reporting systems, KPIs and supplier performance metrics.
• Oversee project documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders and closeout records.
• Present project performance, financial forecasts, delivery risks and progress updates to executive leadership.
• Travel approximately 25% to project sites, supplier facilities, manufacturing plants and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain management, business administration, logistics or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, construction management or project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing multimillion-dollar procurement budgets, supplier agreements and complex vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing project management professionals.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, CPSM or CSCP are advantageous; an MBA is also beneficial.

Required Skills

• MEP equipment procurement and logistics
• OFCI and CFCI equipment delivery and coordination
• Vendor management, supplier negotiations and performance monitoring
• Supply chain risk management and delivery recovery planning
• Multimillion-dollar budget management and financial forecasting
• Commercial management, change orders and claims
• Team leadership, mentoring and workforce planning

If this sounds like you, I’d love to have a chat!