Project Manager – Data Center Construction (MEP)

Metric Geo; Virginia; On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $130K–$175K

Sign-On Bonus $20,000

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Personal Leave

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional/0

Long-Term Career Growth in Data Center

Job summary

Metric Geo in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major MEP packages on large-scale data center developments. You will own budgets, schedules, and coordination with GC, subs, and field teams for critical infrastructure projects.

The role requires 5+ years in MEP construction, an OSHA 30 certification, and a proven ability to manage $10M+ packages. Data center experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction project management experience.
• Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing (MEP) construction.
• Experience managing construction packages valued at $10M+.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, labor planning, and subcontractor management.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Data center experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead major mechanical, electrical, or plumbing construction packages on data center projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and profitability.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Oversee manpower planning, procurement, material flow, and construction execution.
• Work closely with engineering, BIM/VDC, and fabrication teams to resolve coordination challenges.
• Support commissioning, quality control, and successful project handover.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Skills

Project management

MEP construction

Budgeting & scheduling

Subcontractor management

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading MEP contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects.

With a growing presence in the data center construction market, our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major MEP packages on large-scale data center developments in the Richmond, VA region.

This is an opportunity to join an established, financially strong contractor with a strong project pipeline, excellent resources, and genuine long-term career opportunities.

You'll take ownership of major MEP construction packages valued at $10M+, managing the delivery of critical building systems within fast-paced, technically demanding data center environments.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead major mechanical, electrical, or plumbing construction packages on data center projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and profitability.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Oversee manpower planning, procurement, material flow, and construction execution.
• Work closely with engineering, BIM/VDC, and fabrication teams to resolve coordination challenges.
• Support commissioning, quality control, and successful project handover.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction project management experience.
• Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing (MEP) construction.
• Experience managing construction packages valued at $10M+.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, labor planning, and subcontractor management.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Data center experience highly desirable, although candidates from other technically complex MEP environments are encouraged to apply.

What's On Offer?

• $130K–$175K Base Salary (DOE)
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Personal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Long-Term Career Growth in the Data Center Sector

Why Make the Move?

Data center construction is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, and this is your opportunity to become a key part of a contractor delivering the critical infrastructure behind it.

You'll have the backing of a well-established MEP business, the autonomy to lead major projects, and the opportunity to develop your career in the mission-critical construction market.

Whether you're an experienced Data Center PM or a strong MEP Project Manager looking to break into the sector, I'd love to hear from you.