MEP Project Manager

ACTalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. You will manage estimating, bid reviews, scheduling, utility coordination, and subcontractor buyout, coordinating with BIM, field teams, and clients.

The role requires 4+ years of construction PM experience with MEP focus, and experience in data center environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction project management experience focused on MEP systems.
• Experience in mission critical or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of Procore, BIM/3D coordination, project financials, and subcontractor management.
• Knowledge of MOPs and third-party commissioning coordination.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage estimating, bid reviews, scheduling, and utility coordination.
• Select and buyout subcontractors.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes.
• Oversee subcontractors, project financials, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and equipment tracking.
• Facilitate BIM/3D coordination and ensure quality and safety.
• Supervise MEP commissioning, including factory testing, equipment startup, and system testing.
• Ensure final turnover and closeout documentation.

Skills

MEP systems

Construction PM

Data center experience

Procore

BIM/3D coordination

Subcontractor management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Procore

BIM/3D coordination

Project financials

Job description

Job Title: MEP Project Manager

Job Description

The MEP Project Manager will lead Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. This includes tasks such as estimating, bid reviews, scheduling, utility coordination, subcontractor selection, and buyout. The role involves managing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes, while coordinating subcontractors, project financials, schedules, submittals, RFIs, equipment tracking, BIM/3D coordination, quality, and safety. Additionally, the manager will oversee MEP commissioning, including factory testing, equipment startup, functional and integrated systems testing, final turnover, and closeout documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.


• Manage estimating, bid reviews, scheduling, and utility coordination.


• Select and buyout subcontractors.


• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes.


• Oversee subcontractors, project financials, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and equipment tracking.


• Facilitate BIM/3D coordination and ensure quality and safety.


• Supervise MEP commissioning, including factory testing, equipment startup, and system testing.


• Ensure successful final turnover and closeout documentation.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of construction project management experience with a focus on MEP systems.


• Experience within mission critical or data center environments.


• Proficiency with complex mechanical and electrical systems, commissioning and turnover processes.


• Knowledge of MOPs and third-party commissioning coordination.


• Strong working knowledge of Procore, BIM/3D coordination, project financials, and subcontractor management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or equivalent experience.


• Strong communication and client relationship skills.


• Ability to travel as needed.

Work Environment

The role is onsite at a data center located in either Lubbock, TX or Oklahoma City, OK. The work environment includes working within a strong team structure and support system.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $86.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.