Senior Data Center MEP Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a seasoned MEP Construction Project Manager for data center projects in Houston, TX. The role focuses on coordinating multiple contractors, managing schedules and budgets, and delivering complex built-to-suit facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in data center construction, with experience in brownfield and greenfield projects, and strong communication across client teams. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of data center construction industry experience.
• Experience managing data center projects as Owner or GC.
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield data centers.
• Experience on Colo/HPC/Hyperscale data centers.
• Budget management on projects over $200M to $1B+.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of data center projects.
• Ensure day-to-day project responsibilities are met by contractors and vendors.
• Create and manage project schedules; develop project plans including cost, budget, and timeline.
• Support reporting and RFP processes to contractors; manage change orders.
• Deliver Built to Suit projects with value engineering focus.
• Drive company standards for project delivery and client relations.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, equipment rentals, income/expenses).
• Represent the company in project meetings and coordinate with all departments.
• Maintain logs to track project progress; travel weekly to sites.

Skills

Data Center PM

Construction management

Client management

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Travel readiness

Military experience

Education

BA/BS/Associates

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Oracle Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a seasoned MEP Construction Project Manager for data center projects in Houston, TX. The role focuses on coordinating multiple contractors, managing schedules and budgets, and delivering complex built-to-suit facilities.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in data center construction, with experience in brownfield and greenfield projects, and strong communication across client teams. Travel to project sites is required.