MEP Project Lead - Data Center & Mission-Critical

Eliteexecutivesolutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions in Austin, TX is conducting a confidential search for an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects in the Austin market.

The role requires managing complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical building systems from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating field operations, procurement, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within commercial, MEP, mechanical, electrical, or mission-critical construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical construction systems.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules, procurement, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Understanding of commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover processes.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, financial management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Travel flexibility preferred based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP project execution from preconstruction through commissioning, closeout, and turnover.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire protection, and related building systems.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, procurement, change management, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, procurement plans, and critical-path activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with MEP Superintendents, subcontractors, engineers, commissioning teams, vendors, and client representatives.
• Manage procurement and delivery of major equipment and long-lead materials.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions to protect schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Lead project meetings and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support startup, testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, and turnover of critical systems.
• Maintain accurate project reporting and provide leadership with visibility into project performance.
• Promote strong safety, quality, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

MEP systems

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Elite Executive Solutions in Austin, TX is conducting a confidential search for an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects in the Austin market.

The role requires managing complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical building systems from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating field operations, procurement, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.