Mission-Critical MEP Project Manager — Data Centers

Imperium Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading base salary + bonus

Flexible medical plans

Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Self-managed PTO

Wellness programs

Job summary

Imperium Global seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead full lifecycle management of mission-critical data center projects. You will coordinate design, construction sequencing, and field implementation across multiple sites while ensuring schedule, budget, and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of MEP project management experience on large-scale facilities, with strong BIM/VDC integration, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination.

Qualifications

• 5 years of MEP project management experience on large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects.
• Proven track record delivering MEP scopes on data centers, hospitals, life sciences, or advanced tech facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering/Construction Management preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Deep understanding of MEP systems design, construction sequencing, and integration within high-performance buildings.
• Proficiency with construction management and coordination tools (Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, BIM 360, P6).
• Experience collaborating on BIM/VDC coordination, commissioning, and startup procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of MEP systems on mission-critical/data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Collaborate with design consultants, MEP subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to ensure MEP design integrity, constructability, and coordination.
• Participate in preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, systems selection, value engineering, and subcontractor buyout.
• Coordinate and oversee shop drawing reviews, BIM coordination, long-lead item tracking, and submittal processes.
• Develop and maintain MEP-related project schedules, identifying and mitigating delays related to MEP scope.
• Support commissioning processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications and owner expectations for performance and reliability.
• Monitor and control MEP budgets, cost forecasting, change orders, and procurement.
• Interface directly with owners, consultants, vendors, and trades to address MEP-specific issues and opportunities.
• Work closely with field operations and superintendents to ensure safe and high-quality MEP installation.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific QA/QC programs, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Assist in resolving technical challenges and driving innovative, efficient solutions in the field.

Skills

MEP project management

Coordination

BIM/VDC coordination

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Navisworks

BIM 360

P6

Job description

Imperium Global seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead full lifecycle management of mission-critical data center projects. You will coordinate design, construction sequencing, and field implementation across multiple sites while ensuring schedule, budget, and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of MEP project management experience on large-scale facilities, with strong BIM/VDC integration, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination.