MEP Project Manager

The GOR Group, LLC; Carolina (PR); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

The GOR Group is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical construction on a large data center development in Statesville, North Carolina. You will lead field execution, coordinate with designers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget alignment.

Ideal candidates bring strong MEP delivery experience, knowledge of building systems, and the ability to drive coordination and issue resolution in a busy active construction environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering preferred.
• Proven experience coordinating MEP systems in complex projects.
• Experience with general/MEP contractors and field leadership.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Strong management of subcontractors, procurement, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Familiarity with QA/QC, commissioning coordination, and project turnover.

Mansioni

• Lead day‑to‑day planning and execution of assigned MEP scopes.
• Coordinate leadership, field teams, design partners, and subcontractors around priorities.
• Monitor progress and resolve safety, quality, cost, or schedule issues.
• Lead MEP coordination meetings and track commitments with trade partners.
• Develop and maintain MEP schedules in coordination with the overall project schedule.
• Manage budgets, change orders, and forecasted costs for scopes.

Conoscenze

MEP coordination

Field leadership

Scheduling

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Change management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

MEP Project Manager | Data Center Construction

The GOR Group is partnering with a leading general contractor specializing in complex mission‑critical, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Known for its commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and client satisfaction, our client is seeking an MEP Project Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical construction on a large-scale data center development in Statesville, North Carolina.

This opportunity is suited to a construction professional who brings strong field execution experience, technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems, and the ability to lead trade partners through complex project delivery.

Travel Arrangements: Local, relocating, and traveling candidates are welcome. The role requires full-time presence at the project site. Additional compensation, bonus opportunities, per diem, stipends, and other traveler benefits may be available based on the assignment and individual arrangement.

Position Summary

The MEP Project Manager will manage assigned mechanical and electrical scopes from planning and procurement through installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover. Working closely with project leadership, field teams, designers, subcontractors, and commissioning professionals, this individual will keep MEP work aligned with project safety, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate understands how complex building systems are coordinated, installed, sequenced, and delivered in an active construction environment.

Data center construction experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong MEP delivery experience in healthcare, industrial, advanced manufacturing, or other technically complex construction environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Field Execution

• Lead day‑to‑day planning and execution of assigned mechanical and electrical construction scopes.
• Coordinate project leadership, field teams, design partners, subcontractors, and specialty trades around clear priorities and milestones.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints, and drive timely resolution of issues affecting safety, quality, cost, or schedule.
• Lead MEP coordination and progress meetings, tracking commitments and holding trade partners accountable for deliverables.

Technical Coordination & Constructability

• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and coordination documents for scope alignment and constructability.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and supporting building systems across multiple trades.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, design conflicts, and installation challenges before they affect field execution.
• Partner with designers and field leadership to resolve technical issues and establish effective installation sequencing.

Scheduling & Procurement

• Develop and maintain MEP schedules in coordination with the overall construction schedule.
• Track long‑lead equipment and materials through procurement, fabrication, delivery, installation, and startup.
• Identify schedule and procurement risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate impacts to project leadership.
• Coordinate installation milestones and system readiness to support testing, commissioning, and turnover.

Subcontractor & Cost Management

• Manage mechanical and electrical subcontractor performance against contractual, safety, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, change orders, and forecasted costs for assigned scopes.
• Review subcontractor change requests and evaluate supporting documentation, pricing, and schedule impacts.
• Support change‑order negotiations and maintain accurate project controls and records.

Safety, Quality & Commissioning

• Reinforce project safety expectations and coordinate with field and safety leadership to address concerns.
• Support QA/QC processes and verify that installations meet project requirements.
• Coordinate trade readiness and participation in startup, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Drive deficiency resolution, punch‑list completion, and closeout documentation to support successful system turnover.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8–15 years of relevant construction experience, including progressive responsibility in project engineering, field supervision, superintendent, or project management roles.
• Demonstrated success managing mechanical and/or electrical scopes on large, complex construction projects.
• Working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building systems, including coordination, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with a general contractor, MEP contractor, mechanical contractor, electrical contractor, or comparable construction organization.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Familiarity with construction QA/QC, commissioning coordination, and project turnover.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent construction and field experience will be considered.
• Ability to work full‑time at the Statesville project site.

What Sets You Apart

• A record of meaningful contributions to complex projects and accountability for results.
• Strong technical breadth and the ability to translate project requirements into effective field execution.
• Clear, professional communication with owners, engineers, project leaders, and trade partners.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust while maintaining accountability.
• Sound judgment, strong organization, and a proactive approach to resolving problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to project teams and an interest in long‑term career growth.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major data center development while building a long‑term career with a growing general contractor.

About the GOR Group:

At GOR Group, we believe in Grit Over Resume.

We understand that great talent does not always come from a perfectly matched resume. While experience and technical skills matter, we know that some of the most successful professionals are those who demonstrate the character, determination, and drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Leadership
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Strong Communication
• Continuous Learning
• A Willingness to Take on Challenges
• A Strong Work Ethic
• The Ability to Grow and Develop in New Environments

If your experience does not align with every requirement, but you believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

At GOR Group, we look beyond job titles and keyword matches. We focus on identifying individuals who bring the right attitude, work ethic, leadership, and technical capability to help our clients succeed. We partner with organizations across the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, and infrastructure industries to connect them with professionals who are ready to contribute, grow, and build meaningful careers.

If you're ready to help build the next generation of digital infrastructure while advancing your career in one of the fastest‑growing industries in the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Know Someone Who Might Be a Fit?

GOR Group believes in Grit Over Resume. Great talent often comes through strong networks and referrals from industry professionals.

If you know someone in the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, or infrastructure industries who may be open to new opportunities, we offer a $500 referral bonus for successful placements. If your referral is hired and completes the required employment period, we'll reward you for helping connect great talent with great opportunities.

Reach out to our team to learn more about our referral program and current openings.