Senior MEP Manager — Data Center Owner’s Rep

Nscale; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a highly experienced MEP Manager to join our team as a full-time employee, serving as the owner's technical expert for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on a new, large-scale data center project.

This individual will embed on-site alongside the General Construction Manager and serve as the primary owner's representative for the full MEP scope—from pre-construction coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP construction or commissioning experience, with at least 4 years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of critical power systems (switchgear, UPS, PDU, generators) and cooling infrastructure (chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH).
• Experience with MEP BIM coordination (Revit MEP, Navisworks) and 3D clash resolution workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret complex MEP drawings, single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment submittals.
• Procore experience required; Bluebeam Revu proficiency required.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Comfortable working in active construction and energized equipment environments, with strict adherence to electrical safety protocols and site PPE.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's on-site representative for all MEP scopes: electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Attend and lead MEP coordination meetings, BIM clash reviews, and prefabrication planning sessions.
• Review MEP submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance with project specs.
• Monitor MEP installation sequencing, quality, and code compliance across active fronts.
• Coordinate integration of MEP systems with IT/low-voltage infrastructure and raised floors.
• Oversee startup and pre-commissioning activities; work with CxA and owner CX team.
• Track and drive resolution of MEP open items, punch lists, and NCRs.
• Attend FATs and SATs for major equipment as required.
• Provide daily and weekly MEP progress summaries to GC and owner team.
• Assist in reviewing change proposals related to MEP scope for owner impact.

Skills

MEP experience

Data center exposure

Power & cooling

BIM coordination

Read drawings

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

OSHA 30

Safety compliance

On-site leadership

Tools

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Nscale is seeking a highly experienced MEP Manager to join our team as a full-time employee, serving as the owner's technical expert for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on a new, large-scale data center project.

This individual will embed on-site alongside the General Construction Manager and serve as the primary owner's representative for the full MEP scope—from pre-construction coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance.