Senior Data-Center MEP Lead for Hyperscale Projects

The Boldt Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 167,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boldt Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical MEP Manager for data center construction to lead cross‑functional MEP efforts across the full project lifecycle. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and controls, driving design alignment, cost awareness, and constructability during design and preconstruction.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in MEP construction on large-scale data centers, strong leadership and scheduling skills, and prior data center/GC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing MEP construction on large-scale data center projects.
• 10+ years reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• 10+ years of experience with HVAC, chilled water, fire protection, electrical distribution, and plumbing in mission-critical environments.
• 7+ years of experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience supporting mission-critical data center MEP projects.
• Knowledge of commissioning, performance validation, and operational testing of MEP systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter, comfortable on fast-paced on-site construction projects.
• Data Center and General Contractor experience.
• Experience in CSA and MEP construction management is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls across the full project lifecycle.
• Influence design, define scope, and align cost, schedule, and constructability during design and preconstruction.
• Foster safety, accountability, and high performance across project teams and trade partners.
• Build trust-based client and partner relationships to deliver results on hyperscale data centers.

Skills

MEP project leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

On-site construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Boldt Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical MEP Manager for data center construction to lead cross‑functional MEP efforts across the full project lifecycle. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and controls, driving design alignment, cost awareness, and constructability during design and preconstruction.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in MEP construction on large-scale data centers, strong leadership and scheduling skills, and prior data center/GC