MEP Project Manager

Acadian; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian company, seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction for a mission-critical data center build in Mississippi.

You will own complex infrastructure, guide skilled teams, and manage budgets, schedules, and safety to deliver a reliable facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring coordination with contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience overseeing MEP systems on large-scale, mission-critical builds such as data centers, semiconductor plants, or industrial high-tech facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and life safety infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, budgets, procurement, and complex construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP construction from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.
• Coordinate trade contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Manage MEP budgets, schedules, procurement, change orders, and cost forecasts.
• Oversee electrical distribution, generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling systems, and life safety.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications and codes; conduct field inspections and resolve coordination challenges.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for MEP systems; review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Partner with Commissioning Authority and BIM/VDC teams to coordinate testing and prepare for client acceptance.

Skills

MEP project management

Leadership

Contractor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Lead the systems that power mission-critical performance.

Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian company, is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction for a mission-critical data center build in Mississippi.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex infrastructure, guide skilled project teams, and turn demanding schedules into successful results. From critical power distribution and backup generation to cooling and life safety systems, your leadership will help deliver a facility built for reliability.

Make an Impact

• Drive project execution: Lead MEP construction from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover, coordinating trade contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.


• Deliver results: Manage MEP budgets, schedules, procurement, change orders, and cost forecasts. Anticipate long-lead equipment risks and resolve issues that could affect delivery.


• Build reliability: Oversee electrical distribution, generators, UPS, switchgear, chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, plumbing, and fire protection systems.


• Champion safety and quality: Monitor compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and Tier III/IV requirements. Conduct field inspections and resolve installation and coordination challenges.


• Lead collaboration: Serve as the primary technical liaison for MEP systems, facilitate coordination meetings, and review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.


• Support successful commissioning: Partner with the Commissioning Authority and BIM/VDC teams to coordinate testing, resolve clashes, and prepare systems for client acceptance.

Bring Your Expertise

• 5+ years of project management experience directly overseeing MEP systems on large-scale, mission-critical builds, such as data centers, semiconductor plants, or industrial high-tech facilities.


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent industry experience.


• Strong working knowledge of critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and life safety infrastructure.


• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, budgets, procurement, and complex construction schedules.


• Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to lead teams through demanding project milestones.

We are looking for a leader who anticipates challenges, follows through, and holds teams accountable while building productive working relationships.

Benefits That Support Your Future

SMS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and much more.

Offshore Position

Not Offshore

Position Type

Full-time

Shift

Monday-Friday

We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.

Acadian Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affinity Action Employer. Employment is based solely upon one's individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veterans, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

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