Senior MEP Project Director - Data Center Excellence

T5Datacenters; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EverOn is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Manager to lead all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle for mission-critical data center environments.

You will drive collaboration among Construction, MEP, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams to ensure safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness, delivering fully functional systems with a zero-defect mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP construction, commissioning, or mission-critical project delivery.
• 5+ years of experience managing large project teams and complex MEP scopes.
• Experience delivering hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Experience managing commissioning programs, integrated systems testing, and turnover activities.
• Certifications such as MP, PE, CCM, LEED, CxA or similar are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on root cause and long-term solutions.
• Team-first mindset with collaboration and shared success.
• Proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or similar tools.
• Advanced understanding of QA/QC processes, standards, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and commissioning requirements.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to establish and enforce standards across multiple teams and projects.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Direct and effective communication with field teams, leadership, and clients.
• High accountability for quality, consistency, and results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for MEP and commissioning activities from preconstruction through project turnover.
• Develop and execute project-specific MEP and commissioning strategies.
• Establish project goals, priorities, and performance expectations for project teams.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet schedule and budget objectives.
• Oversee installation, startup, testing, and turnover of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems.
• Lead commissioning planning, scheduling and execution activities.
• Coordinate with clients, operations teams, commissioning agents, and trade partners during testing and turnover.
• Promote zero-defect culture and ensure turnover documentation is complete and accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

EverOn is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Manager to lead all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning activities across the project lifecycle for mission-critical data center environments.

You will drive collaboration among Construction, MEP, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams to ensure safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness, delivering fully functional systems with a zero-defect mindset.