On-Site Hyperscale Data Center MEP Project Manager

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Spartanburg, South Carolina is seeking an experienced Construction MEP Project Manager to lead planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on hyperscale data center projects.

You will coordinate with owners, design teams, contractors and vendors, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality. This on-site role demands strong leadership of complex MEP scopes and a track record delivering mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing construction projects involving complex MEP systems.
• Minimum 5 years managing mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, or data center construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical construction practices.
• Experience managing multiple MEP contractors and vendors on large-scale projects.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and commissioning documentation.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, change orders, and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all MEP aspects of hyperscale data center projects from design review through turnover and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary project manager for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate MEP construction activities with the overall project schedule and construction sequencing plans.
• Manage relationships with owners, design consultants, general contractors, MEP trade contractors, equipment vendors, and utility providers.
• Provide leadership during all project phases including preconstruction, procurement, installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and design changes.
• Monitor contractor productivity, quality, and schedule performance.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks before they impact project delivery.
• Support project procurement efforts related to critical long-lead MEP equipment.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead construction coordination meetings and provide project status reporting.
• Assist in the development and management of project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Review contractor payment applications and change order requests.
• Support project controls activities, including schedule development, tracking, and recovery planning.
• Analyze construction progress and develop executive-level reporting metrics.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.

Skills

MEP Construction Management

Hyperscale Data Centers

Electrical Infrastructure

Mechanical Systems Coordination

Safety Leadership

Vendor & Contractor Management

Executive Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Construction

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jacobs in Spartanburg, South Carolina is seeking an experienced Construction MEP Project Manager to lead planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on hyperscale data center projects.

You will coordinate with owners, design teams, contractors and vendors, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality. This on-site role demands strong leadership of complex MEP scopes and a track record delivering mission-critical facilities.