MEP Senior Project Manager

T5Datacenters; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EverOn is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Manager to lead all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle for mission-critical data center environments.

You will drive collaboration among Construction, MEP, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams to ensure safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness, delivering fully functional systems with a zero-defect mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP construction, commissioning, or mission-critical project delivery.
• 5+ years of experience managing large project teams and complex MEP scopes.
• Experience delivering hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Experience managing commissioning programs, integrated systems testing, and turnover activities.
• Certifications such as MP, PE, CCM, LEED, CxA or similar are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on root cause and long-term solutions.
• Team-first mindset with collaboration and shared success.
• Proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or similar tools.
• Advanced understanding of QA/QC processes, standards, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and commissioning requirements.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to establish and enforce standards across multiple teams and projects.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Direct and effective communication with field teams, leadership, and clients.
• High accountability for quality, consistency, and results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for MEP and commissioning activities from preconstruction through project turnover.
• Develop and execute project-specific MEP and commissioning strategies.
• Establish project goals, priorities, and performance expectations for project teams.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet schedule and budget objectives.
• Oversee installation, startup, testing, and turnover of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems.
• Lead commissioning planning, scheduling and execution activities.
• Coordinate with clients, operations teams, commissioning agents, and trade partners during testing and turnover.
• Promote zero-defect culture and ensure turnover documentation is complete and accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

At EverOn, we’re defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and empowers them to do their best work. We focus exclusively on data center construction, giving our team the deep industry expertise and specialized knowledge needed to deliver customized solutions for complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and execution. Join us and experience the impact of working with a high-performing, collaborative team.

Vision

Build with unparalleled excellence enabling the transformation of the world.

Mission

Be the exceptional builder in the mission-critical industry by empowering our people and customers through their experiences in the data center space, building with unparalleled excellence to enable the transformation of the world.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• People
• Excellence
• Fortitude

Role Summary

The MEP Senior Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle. This role ensures that MEP systems are properly coordinated, installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project requirements, client expectations, and company standards.

The Senior Manager serves as a strategic leader, driving collaboration between Construction, MEP, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness. In mission-critical and hyperscale environments, this position is focused on delivering fully functional, reliable, and operational systems with a zero-defect mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for MEP and commissioning activities from preconstruction through project turnover.

• Develop and execute project-specific MEP and commissioning strategies.

• Establish project goals, priorities, and performance expectations for project teams.

• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget objectives.

• Manage project resources, staffing plans, and workload distribution.

• Oversee the installation, startup, testing, and turnover of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems.

• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, approved submittals, and manufacturer requirements.

• Lead technical reviews, constructability reviews, and issue resolution efforts.

• Coordinate activities between subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project teams.

• Drive field execution to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and correctly.

• Lead commissioning planning, scheduling, and execution activities.

• Ensure completion of pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing requirements.

• Coordinate with clients, operations teams, commissioning agents, and trade partners during testing and turnover.

• Verify system readiness and operational performance prior to client acceptance.

• Ensure turnover documentation is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.

• Promote and enforce a zero-defect culture across all project activities.

• Partner with QA/QC teams to ensure inspections, testing, and documentation requirements are achieved.

• Monitor quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure deficiencies and non-conformance reports (NCRs) are properly managed and resolved.

• Conduct audits and reviews to verify compliance with company standards and client requirements.

• Serve as the primary client contact for MEP and commissioning-related activities.

• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level reporting.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, Superintendents, and QA/QC personnel.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education, military service, technical training, and industry experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in MEP construction, commissioning, or mission-critical project delivery.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large project teams and complex MEP scopes.

• Experience delivering hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, or similarly complex projects preferred.

• Experience managing commissioning programs, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover activities.

• MP, PE, CCM, LEED, CxA, or other industry certifications preferre.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions.

• Team-first mindset with a focus on collaboration and shared success.

• Proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or similar tools.

• Advanced understanding of QA/QC processes, standards, and lifecycle management.

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and commissioning requirements.

• Proven leadership and team development skills.

• Ability to establish and enforce standards across multiple teams and projects.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and drive improvements.

• Direct and effective communication skills with field teams, leadership, and clients.

• High level of accountability with a focus on quality, consistency, and results.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities across fast-paced, high-demand environments.