Senior MEP Project Lead - Data Center & Critical Systems

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an MEP Project Manager II to join our National Mission Critical team in the United States. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection management across projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will coordinate bid procedures, subcontractor qualifications, and scheduling, while managing budgets, change requests, and project closeout. Travel to sites as needed and contribute to team mentorship and safety programs.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of construction project management experience with focus on MEP systems.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or construction science (or equivalent work experience) is required.
• Knowledge of complex data center MEP systems with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Procore, P6, and other construction management tools is required.
• High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity with ability to travel as needed for project success.
• Willingness to travel as needed to execute projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the preconstruction process focusing on MEP trades including bid procedures, reviews, utility coordination, vendor & subcontractor qualifications, estimating and scheduling.
• Understand owner project agreement and communicate to team members.
• Develop internal and external business relationships through effective communication.
• Provide insights into MEP systems to support construction site requirements and schedule.
• Buyout, award, contract and coordinate MEP scopes of work.
• Clarify MEP subcontractor scope based on drawings, specs, owner requirements and schedule.
• Assist with MEP change requests, progress payments and overall finances.
• Manage project budgets, cost codes, invoices and owner pay apps.
• Lead and mentor project team members and subcontractor partners.
• Develop team structures, assign responsibilities, and train the team.
• Provide feedback based on performance.
• Support field team in developing MEP tasks for project schedule.
• Lead implementation of Quality and Safety Plans with MEP subs.
• Create and maintain material tracking logs, testing docs, and deviation reports.
• Establish MEP submittal register and ensure proper distribution.
• Communicate RFI/submittal forecasting to client and third parties.
• Manage MEP subcontractors through BIM/3D coordination.
• Highlight MEP project risks to team, clients and third parties.
• Lead Project Commissioning through testing and startup activities.
• Complete documentation, warranties, as-builts, final retention releases and closeout procedures.

Skills

7+ years PM experience

Education

Bachelors in engineering/construction mgmt/science

Tools

Procore

P6

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an MEP Project Manager II to join our National Mission Critical team in the United States. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection management across projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will coordinate bid procedures, subcontractor qualifications, and scheduling, while managing budgets, change requests, and project closeout. Travel to sites as needed and contribute to team mentorship and safety programs.