Senior MEP Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Metric DCX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX seeks a Senior MEP Project Manager to lead the MEP package on a live data center construction project in Cedar Rapids. You will own coordination with MEP subs, manage schedule and procurement, and drive design-field integration with VDC/BIM teams.

You should have 10+ years in MEP/FP systems, 5+ years managing MEP packages, and GC-side data center delivery experience, with reading drawings and relevant standards like ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA and LEED.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has 10+ years around MEP/FP systems.
• Minimum 5 years managing MEP packages/projects.
• Delivered data center construction projects from the GC side.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, HVAC, Plumbing or Fire Protection.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Own the MEP package on a live data center construction project.
• Manage MEP subcontractors, programme and procurement.
• Resolve design and field issues across trades.
• Coordinate with VDC/BIM and ensure trades work together.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, change orders and monthly requisitions.
• Track long-lead equipment and delivery schedules.
• Oversee testing, balancing and commissioning.
• Ensure life-safety and inspection requirements are met.
• Coordinate with owner, design teams, field leadership and AHJs.
• Support project turnover, O&Ms and closeout; may travel to Cedar Rapids.

Skills

MEP systems

Data center construction

BIM/VDC coordination

ASHRAE/NFPA/LEED knowledge

Reading drawings/specs

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Elec/Fire Protection)

Tools

Revit/BIM

Job description

I’m working with a major ENR-ranked General Contractor that is adding to its data center team in Cedar Rapids and looking for a Senior MEP Project Manager.

They need someone who knows how to own the MEP package on a live data center construction project — not just coordinate from the side lines.

You’ll be responsible for taking the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection packages through construction and ultimately into commissioning and handover.

Day to day, that means managing the MEP subcontractors, keeping on top of programme and procurement, resolving design and field issues, coordinating with VDC/BIM and making sure the different trades are actually working together.

You’ll also have responsibility for areas including:

• MEP subcontractor selection, scopes and performance
• Submittals, RFIs, change orders and monthly requisitions
• Long-lead equipment and delivery schedules
• BIM/VDC and clash coordination
• Site progress and construction sequencing
• Testing, balancing and commissioning
• Utility and AHJ coordination
• Life-safety and inspection requirements
• Punch lists, O&Ms, as-builts and final closeout
• Owner training and project turnover

The important bit - what do you need to have?

I’m looking for someone with 10+ years around MEP/FP systems, including at least 5 years managing MEP packages/projects.

Most importantly, you need to have delivered data center construction projects from the General Contractor side.

You should be comfortable reading drawings and specifications, managing multiple MEP trades and working across the likes of ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA and LEED requirements.

A relevant degree across Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection or a similar technical discipline is also required.

This isn't a role where you'll be limited to one small piece of the project.

You’ll have visibility across the full MEP delivery - working with the owner, design teams, field leadership, subcontractors, VDC, commissioning teams, utilities and AHJs.

If you’ve built data centers for a GC, know MEP inside out and are open to travelling to Cedar Rapids.