Principal Data Center MEP PM

Oracle Corporation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation in Abilene, TX is seeking a Principal Data Center MEP PM to drive the delivery of large-scale data center infrastructure. You will lead the MEP execution, coordinate with multiple teams and vendors, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

This senior role requires 5+ years in data center delivery, strong electrical/mechanical MEP experience, and the ability to work on-site in the Abilene/Shackelford area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical construction delivery.
• Direct experience supporting MEP construction on data center projects.
• Experience with electrical MEP systems such as medium-voltage, UPS, generators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee MEP delivery activities across the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor execution with teams, contractors, and vendors for quality and schedule.
• Support electrical/ mechanical system delivery including power, cooling, and controls.
• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies; resolve issues with clear recommendations.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, commissioning teams, and turnover activities.
• Maintain safety culture and alignment with Oracle standards.

Skills

5+ years data center experience

MEP construction

Electrical MEP systems

Mechanical MEP background

Hyperscale data center projects

Reading construction drawings

Strong communication

On-site work (85%)

Education

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

PMP/CCM/PE/LEED certification

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Aconex

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Job description

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 3 to 5+ years
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Location: Abilene / Shackelford, Texas area

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Data Center MEP PM to support the delivery of large-scale data center infrastructure in the Abilene/Shackelford, Texas area. This role will be part of the OCI Data Center Infrastructure Delivery organization and will help drive the successful execution of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across hyperscale data center construction projects.

The Principal Data Center MEP PM will work closely with internal Oracle teams, construction partners, developer-led construction teams, QA/QC oversight teams, design consultants, commissioning agents, contractors, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure that MEP scope is delivered safely, on schedule, within quality expectations, and aligned with Oracle’s infrastructure standards.

This role may be suited for candidates with either an electrical or mechanical background, with strong preference for experience managing electrical MEP systems in data center or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

The Principal Data Center MEP PM will be responsible for supporting and overseeing MEP delivery activities throughout the construction lifecycle, including planning, construction execution, QA/QC coordination, commissioning readiness, turnover, and closeout.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide field-based project management support for MEP systems on hyperscale data center construction projects.
• Work closely with construction teams, developer representatives, QA/QC oversight teams, general contractors, trade partners, and vendors to monitor execution of MEP scope.
• Support delivery of electrical and/or mechanical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, piping, controls, fire protection, and associated infrastructure.
• Track project schedule, milestones, constraints, risks, and dependencies related to MEP construction activities.
• Review and monitor installation quality, field progress, construction documentation, issue resolution, and punch-list closure.
• Partner with QA/QC teams to support inspections, documentation, non-conformance tracking, corrective actions, and quality verification.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and turned over in accordance with project requirements.
• Identify risks, blockers, design conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule impacts; **escalate** issues with clear recommendations.
• Support review of RFIs, submittals, change impacts, field directives, and technical coordination items.
• Participate in construction meetings, MEP coordination meetings, look-ahead planning sessions, QA/QC reviews, and commissioning readiness discussions.
• Maintain clear communication with Oracle stakeholders regarding project status, progress, risks, and critical issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support compliance with site safety expectations and construction best practices.
• Help ensure data center infrastructure is delivered to Oracle’s performance, reliability, quality, and operational readiness standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data center, hyperscale, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale construction project delivery.
• Direct experience supportingMEP construction on data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience withelectrical MEP systems such as medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, transformers, power distribution, grounding, controls, and related systems.
• Mechanical background may also be considered with relevant data center MEP experience, including cooling, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC, piping, pumps, air handling, fire protection, or controls.
• Prior experience working onhyperscale data center projects is required.
• Strong understanding of construction project execution, field coordination, QA/QC processes, schedule tracking, and issue resolution.
• Experience working with general contractors, trade contractors, construction managers, developers, design teams, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize project risks, issues, status, and next steps.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Must be willing and able to work approximately85% on-site in theAbilene/Shackelford, Texas area.
• Ability to travel locally as needed to support project execution, vendor coordination, or stakeholder meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrical background with experience in data center power infrastructure, including utility coordination, medium-voltage systems, backup power, redundancy, and commissioning.
• Experience with hyperscale cloud, colocation, or large enterprise data center construction.
• Familiarity with data center commissioning levels, integrated systems testing, turnover packages, and operational readiness requirements.
• Experience with construction reporting tools, scheduling platforms, document control systems, and issue tracking processes such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Aconex, Bluebeam, SharePoint, or similar tools.
• Experience managing or supporting QA/QC processes, inspection readiness, non-conformance resolution, and punch-list management.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices, electrical safety, lockout/tagout awareness, and mission-critical site protocols.
• PMP, CCM, PE, LEED, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience working with developer-led construction delivery models.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across internal teams, contractors, vendors, and external partners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently as a senior individual contributor.

Qualifications

Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position.