MEP Project Manager: Data Center Construction

Metric Geo; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical construction on a large-scale data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The role oversees planning, commissioning, budgeting, and coordination across HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping with clients, GC’s, engineers, and field teams.

Travel to future projects is expected; strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential to ensure safety, quality, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong project-management experience in mechanical construction.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic/chilled-water piping systems.
• Experience managing project financials, labor, procurement, and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Engineering or construction-management degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, client-facing approach and willingness to travel to future projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction from planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, labor planning, and resource allocation.
• Manage forecasting, procurement, contracts, and change orders.
• Coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping installation.
• Work closely with clients, general contractors, engineers, and field teams.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, document control, and project financial reporting.
• Resolve constructability issues and monitor field progress.
• Maintain safety, quality, and contractual standards.

Skills

Project management

Data center experience

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Budget management

Procurement

Subcontractors management

Construction drawings

Communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking an MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical construction on a large-scale data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The role oversees planning, commissioning, budgeting, and coordination across HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping with clients, GC’s, engineers, and field teams.

Travel to future projects is expected; strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential to ensure safety, quality, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.