Senior MEP Project Manager - Data Center

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 144,300 - 238,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects for data centers. The role includes full project leadership, financial management, and team mentoring while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive project management experience, particularly in data center construction. Attractive benefits including medical and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years construction management experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience building data centers.
• Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the financial health of data center projects.
• Manage billings and contract management.
• Oversee budget selection of trade partners.

Skills

Project management

Construction law knowledge

Strong customer service skills

Detail orientation

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to provide overall direction and leadership on a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) dominant data center project or for MEP scopes of work on medium to large data center related projects. Responsibilities include project quality, timeliness, safety management, and mentoring the project team. The role also involves developing customer relationships, providing excellent service, and maintaining effective communication across all staff levels. Flexibility, innovation, dedication, and integrity are essential.

Positions at both Level 1 and Level 2 are available, with compensation based on experience and location.

Accepted locations: Pampa, TX; Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the overall financial health of data center projects
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimates into the financial system
• Calculate cost codes, approve invoices, and manage budgets
• Provide financials and billings to accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings
• Handle subcontracts and suppliers
• Oversee budget and select trade partners and suppliers
• Manage billings and contract management, including buyouts
• Supervise the 3‑D coordination process to resolve conflicts prior to installation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for complex projects
• Strong detail orientation to organize and run multiple project tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Project, and pertinent web applications
• Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Minimum ten years construction management experience, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor
• Minimum five years’ experience building data centers
• Current driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program
• Base pay range: Level I – $144,300 MIN to $216,500 MAX; Level II – $158,900 MIN to $238,400 MAX. Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%.

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), with expertise spanning markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• If sponsorship is NOT offered, the candidate must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.