Senior MEP Project Manager — Data Center Builds

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to partner with a global manufacturing client. The ideal candidate has an engineering background with strong Mechanical, Electrical, or MEP knowledge and proven Owner’s Representation experience.

You will manage engineering drawings, coordinate field activities, and drive QA/QC across complex projects in data centers, critical infrastructure, and life sciences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing construction is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to coordinate across teams.
• Strong client relationship management to maintain stakeholder trust.
• Able to manage and delegate tasks to staff.
• Post graduate Mechanical or MEP engineering experience.
• Engineering background with strong mechanical knowledge/experience.
• Bachelor or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Project Management (or PMP) or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage applicable engineering drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Effectively communicate with external and internal team members and stakeholders at all projects stages.
• Support the scheduler with updates on progress.
• Support field coordination between the General Contractor, Commissioning Agent, and Client.
• Undertake field walks with the General Contractor and Sub-Contractor Trades.
• Attending field and punch walks with the architect and MEP Engineering team.
• Help support and manage project close out documentation.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
• Perform quality review of technical documentation for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Perform engineering quality assurance and engineering quality control reviews for all design drawings, prior to submission to Construction for builds.
• Prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports on the project’s progress, KPI, and progress tracking.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
• Identifying and ensuring that the client and management are aware of quality, safety, health and environmental issues.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

MEP engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Field coordination

Construction industry experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

PM/Engineering certification (e.g., PMP)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to partner with a global manufacturing client. The ideal candidate has an engineering background with strong Mechanical, Electrical, or MEP knowledge and proven Owner’s Representation experience.

You will manage engineering drawings, coordinate field activities, and drive QA/QC across complex projects in data centers, critical infrastructure, and life sciences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.