MEP Project Manager

Overwatch-Mission-Critical; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a seasoned MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on mission-critical data center projects. You will work with project teams, contractors, and commissioning personnel to ensure safe, on-schedule, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years managing MEP in data centers, strong understanding of critical infrastructure, and experience with commissioning, IST, and MOPs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing MEP systems on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical/data center infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Working knowledge of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and change management processes within live critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, contractors, and project priorities in a fast-paced data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage scopes from construction through commissioning and project turnover.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Support commissioning activities, including startup, functional testing, IST, and turnover to operations.
• Review, develop, and execute MOP documentation to ensure safe work and no disruption to critical operations.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates to project leadership in line with team standards.

Skills

MEP management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

IST testing

Tools

MOPs

Job description

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry.

Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job — it's purpose.

Position Summary

The MEP Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems throughout the construction and commissioning of mission-critical data center projects. This individual will work closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, and commissioning personnel to ensure MEP systems are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the team's quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage scopes from construction through commissioning and project turnover.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of MEP systems while maintaining project schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Support commissioning activities, including startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover to operations.
• Review, develop, and execute Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation to ensure critical work is performed safely and without disruption to mission-critical operations.
• Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and provide regular updates to project leadership while ensuring compliance with the team standards and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing MEP systems on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical/data center infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Working knowledge of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and change management processes within live critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, contractors, and project priorities in a fast-paced data center environment.

Driver’s License Requirement

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.

The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

Benefits

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.