MEP Project Manager II - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Educational assistance

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves overseeing MEP trades during the preconstruction process, managing project financials, and ensuring clear communication among subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of construction project management experience, particularly with mission-critical data center projects.

This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, retirement plans, educational assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience with MEP systems.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage complex data center projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the project preconstruction process focusing on MEP trades.
• Develop and maintain clear communication of MEP subcontractor scope.
• Manage all aspects of project financials and contracts.
• Lead the Project Commissioning process including inspections and testing.

Skills

Construction project management

MEP systems expertise

Communication skills

Procore knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engage in the project preconstruction process focusing on the MEP trades, including developing bid procedures, bid reviews, utility coordination, vendor & subcontractor qualifications, estimating and scheduling.
• Develop and maintain clear communication of MEP subcontractor scope of work based on project drawings, specifications, owner requirements and project schedule.
• Provide insights into temporary MEP systems to support overall construction site operations.
• Effectively buyout, award, contract and coordinate MEP scopes of work; manage change requests, progress payments and overall finances.
• Engage in all aspects of project financials, including establishing budgets, assigning cost codes, approving invoices and developing owner pay applications.
• Manage assigned project team members and subcontractor partners; mentor internal team members through delegation and supervision.
• Assist in developing project team structures, assigning responsibilities, and training team members; provide feedback on performance.
• Assist field team with the development of MEP tasks for the project schedule.
• Lead the implementation of the Project Quality and Safety Plans with MEP subcontractors.
• Create, organize and update material tracking logs, equipment testing and inspection documentation and deviation reports.
• Lead the establishment of the MEP submittal register per the project documents, including initial review, organization, packaging, workflowing and proper distribution.
• Communicate the RFI/submittal forecasting to client and third parties.
• Manage MEP subcontractors through BIM or 3‑D construction coordination processes.
• Provide timely and clear communication of any MEP project risks to the project team, clients and third parties.
• Lead the Project Commissioning process, including factory witness testing, onsite inspections, startup, functional and integrated testing.
• Complete all requested documentation, warranties, as‑built or record documents, final retention release and other closeout requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of construction project management experience with a focus on MEP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, construction science, or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of complex data center MEP systems and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Procore, P6 and other construction management tools.
• High level of professionalism, honesty, integrity and willingness to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated understanding of early turnover dates, hand‑offs to third‑party commissioning agents and the overall commissioning process, including data center critical MOPs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively, with a heavy focus on team and customer relationships.
• Mission‑critical data center project experience.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid time for volunteer events

EEO Policy

Ryan Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit the relevant website.