Mission-Critical MEP Construction Manager

Actalent; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Lubbock, TX, seeks an experienced MEP Construction Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection scopes for mission-critical data center projects. You will lead preconstruction, manage subcontractors, and drive budgeting, scheduling, BIM coordination, and commissioning to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires hands-on leadership on complex projects, strong communication with clients and field teams, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MEP scopes on complex projects.
• Strong background in MEP engineering and construction.
• Experience with data center environments and critical systems.
• Knowledge of BIM and clash detection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes for complex construction projects.
• Oversee all MEP-related preconstruction activities, including scope definition, planning, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractors involved in MEP and fire protection work, ensuring performance, quality, and adherence to project requirements.
• Drive project budgeting and cost control for MEP scopes, helping ensure projects are delivered within established financial targets.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules related to MEP activities to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate Building Information Modeling (BIM) activities for MEP systems to support accurate design, clash detection, and efficient installation.
• Lead and support the commissioning process, including early turnover dates, hand-offs to third-party commissioning agents, and overall commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and within budget, with a strong focus on mission critical and data center environments.
• Partner closely with clients, field teams, and trade partners to drive project success and maintain strong working relationships.
• Support and oversee data center critical work, including Methods of Procedures (MOPs) processes, to protect mission critical operations.
• Communicate proactively with project teams and customers, providing clear updates, expectations, and coordination across all MEP scopes.
• Participate in project closeout activities, ensuring documentation, turnover, and commissioning requirements are fully met.

Skills

MEP management

BIM coordination

Data center experience

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Commissioning

Safety focus

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Actalent in Lubbock, TX, seeks an experienced MEP Construction Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection scopes for mission-critical data center projects. You will lead preconstruction, manage subcontractors, and drive budgeting, scheduling, BIM coordination, and commissioning to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires hands-on leadership on complex projects, strong communication with clients and field teams, and a commitment to safety and