Project Manager - Data Center

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager in St. Louis to lead planning, coordination, and execution of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems on complex commercial and industrial projects.

You will collaborate with clients, vendors, and trades to ensure quality, schedule, and operational performance across multiple phases. The ideal candidate has a strong background in MEP coordination, preconstruction planning, and field execution, with a proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction processes, scheduling, and cost management
• Proficiency with project management software and job cost forecasting tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of all MEP systems
• Translate design intent into construction strategies
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, owners, vendors, and subcontractors
• Help identify and proactively resolve constructability concerns, design conflicts, and system integration challenges
• Participate in preconstruction activities including constructability reviews, budgeting support, procurement planning, sequencing, and scheduling coordination
• Assist in identifying long-lead procurement items, schedule impacts, and technical risks
• Support development and maintenance of MEP coordination plans and project execution strategies
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Monitor installation progress and assist in maintaining schedule milestones and project deliverables
• Participate in QA/QC processes to help ensure installations meet project specifications and code requirements
• Support project teams during startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover activities
• Coordinate with commissioning agents, vendors, trade partners, and operations teams to ensure system readiness
• Assist in tracking completion of punch list items and owner training requirements
• Help ensure successful project closeout and operational readiness of all MEP systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly and professionally
• Support mentorship and collaboration across project teams
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork

Skills

MEP knowledge

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

PM software

Cost forecasting tools

BIM/VDC tools

Job description

Job details

Project Manager - Data Center - Major St. Louis General Contractor

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Madison Fincher

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us

This organization is a leading general contractor providing construction management and design-build services across the Midwest. As a privately held firm, the company is committed to long-term client partnerships, high-quality project execution, and meaningful investment in the communities it serves. Team members operate in alignment with strong core values, maintaining a safe, client-focused approach while delivering exceptional results. The company attracts top talent, provides modern tools and ongoing training, and consistently turns complex visions into successful projects.

Why join us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, flexible PTO, life and disability coverage, and voluntary benefits
• Clear career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with long-term growth focus

Job details

The firm is seeking an MEP Project Manager. This role is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems on complex commercial and industrial construction projects. The MEP Project Manager works closely with project teams, trade partners, consultants, and clients to help ensure successful delivery of MEP systems from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, and a collaborative mindset focused on quality, schedule, and operational performance. This role supports complex industrial projects, including manufacturing and food & beverage facilities, as well as mission-critical data centers.

Responsibilities

MEP Project Leadership

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of all MEP systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, controls, process utilities, and specialty systems
• Assist project teams in translating design intent into executable construction and installation strategies
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, owners, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment throughout all phases of the project
• Help identify and proactively resolve constructability concerns, design conflicts, and system integration challenges

Preconstruction & Execution Planning

• Participate in preconstruction activities including constructability reviews, budgeting support, procurement planning, sequencing, and scheduling coordination
• Assist in identifying long-lead procurement items, schedule impacts, and technical risks associated with MEP systems
• Support development and maintenance of MEP coordination plans and project execution strategies
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning throughout the lifecycle of the project

Execution & Field Coordination

• Support coordination between MEP trades, architectural, structural, civil, and process systems
• Monitor installation progress and assist in maintaining schedule milestones and project deliverables
• Participate in QA/QC processes to help ensure installations meet project specifications, code requirements, and quality standards

Commissioning & Closeout

• Support project teams during startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover activities
• Coordinate with commissioning agents, vendors, trade partners, and operations teams to ensure system readiness
• Assist in tracking completion of punch list items, turnover documentation, and owner training requirements
• Help ensure successful project closeout and operational readiness of all MEP systems

Client & Team Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and trade partners
• Communicate project status, system readiness, risks, and solutions clearly and professionally
• Support mentorship and collaboration across project teams to strengthen technical capabilities and project execution
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction processes, scheduling, and cost management
• Proficiency with project management software and job cost forecasting tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred:

• Experience supporting technically complex commercial or industrial projects
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and MEP coordination workflows
• Experience with subcontractor coordination and issue resolution
• Familiarity with scheduling software and BIM/VDC tools

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