Senior MEP Project Lead – Data Centers & Critical Infra

Turner & Townsend; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to lead complex construction programs for a global manufacturing client. The role requires strong mechanical/MEP expertise and a consultant mindset with Owner’s Representation experience. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage QA/QC, and deliver projects across data centers, critical infrastructure, aviation, life sciences, and energy sectors in a demanding client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship management to maintain positive relations with executives and teams.
• Ability to manage, delegate, and coordinate technical and non-technical staff.
• Postgraduate Mechanical/MEP engineering experience, including design and site work.
• Engineering background with strong mechanical knowledge/experience.
• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Project Management (or PMP) certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage applicable engineering drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all project stages.
• Support scheduler with progress updates.
• Coordinate field activities among General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, and Client.
• Conduct field walks with GC and subcontractors.
• Attend field and punch walks with architect and MEP team.
• Assist in project close-out documentation.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and identify issues.
• Review design drawings for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and KPI tracking.
• Facilitate project information flow between team and client.
• Capture knowledge and input learnings into internal databases.
• Identify and communicate quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Team management

MEP engineering

Mechanical engineering

Engineering degree

Project management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to lead complex construction programs for a global manufacturing client. The role requires strong mechanical/MEP expertise and a consultant mindset with Owner’s Representation experience. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage QA/QC, and deliver projects across data centers, critical infrastructure, aviation, life sciences, and energy sectors in a demanding client-focused environment.