Senior MEP Manager Mission Critical

Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for data center construction. This role involves managing field operations, ensuring quality control, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates must have extensive MEP experience, particularly in mission critical projects, and hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive benefits including health and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience focusing on MEP systems.
• 3+ years in mission critical/data center projects.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage field-level MEP activities across multiple projects.
• Lead MEP coordination during various project phases.
• Ensure proper installation and testing of systems.
• Oversee inspections and QA/QC processes.

Skills

MEP systems management

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Technical understanding of HVAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Navisworks

MS Project

Revit

Job description

Overview

Senior MEP Manager – Mission Critical / Data Center Construction

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Based in Richardson, TX)

Reports To: MEP Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior MEP Manager to oversee the coordination, execution, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems on large-scale data center and mission critical construction projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. This position plays a key role in managing field operations, ensuring quality and performance of all MEP systems, and supporting project delivery from preconstruction through commissioning. Reporting directly to the MEP Director, the Senior MEP Manager will lead coordination efforts across trades, support procurement and vendor management, and help ensure that complex building systems meet stringent operational and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all field-level MEP activities across multiple data center / mission critical projects in DFW.
• Lead MEP coordination efforts during design, preconstruction, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with design consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve constructability and integration issues.
• Ensure proper installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Oversee MEP field inspections, QA/QC processes, and system-level walkthroughs.
• Assist with review and management of submittals, RFIs, and technical documents related to MEP scopes.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to integrate MEP activities into the overall project schedule, ensuring timely equipment procurement, delivery, and installation.
• Participate in and help lead MOP (Method of Procedure) planning and execution for critical system cutovers.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and safety regulations.
• Support the MEP Director in tracking project performance, resource allocation, and field issue resolution.
• Train and mentor junior MEP staff and help develop standardized practices across projects.
• Assist in developing and implementing commissioning plans and turnover packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent field experience).
• 7+ years of construction experience with a strong focus on MEP systems, including 3+ years in mission critical / data center projects.
• Deep technical understanding of HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, UPS, CRAC/CRAH units, and BMS systems.
• Proven success managing MEP installation and startup on complex commercial or mission critical projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and trades.
• Proficiency with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, and MS Project; working knowledge of Revit is a plus.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the DFW area and travel between local project sites as needed.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability (Exempt Employees Only)
• Long-term disability (Exempt Employees Only)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• College 529 plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations