Senior MEP Project Manager - Data Centers

Metric DCX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Project Manager for a major hyperscale data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will take ownership of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection scopes from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

The role requires leading MEP/FP subcontractors, coordinating with owners, A/E, VDC/BIM, and commissioning teams, and managing submittals, procurement, schedules, testing, and life-safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years MEP/FP experience.
• 5+ years MEP Project Management experience.
• GC experience on data center projects.
• Strong BIM/VDC and multi-trade coordination experience.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE and applicable codes.
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP/FP subcontractors, scopes, contracts and change orders.
• Coordinate with owners, A/E, VDC/BIM, Superintendents and commissioning teams.
• Manage submittals, procurement, equipment deliveries and project schedules.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, inspections and life-safety requirements.
• Drive MEP coordination, field progress and project closeout.

Skills

MEP/FP Leadership

Project Management

BIM/VDC Coordination

Communication & Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

BIM Software

Construction Scheduling Tools

Job description

We’re partnered with an ENR-ranked GC on a major hyperscale data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA.

We’re looking for an experienced MEP Senior Project Manager to take ownership of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection scopes from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage MEP/FP subcontractors, scopes, contracts and change orders
• Coordinate with owners, A/E, VDC/BIM, Superintendents and commissioning teams
• Manage submittals, procurement, equipment deliveries and project schedules
• Oversee testing, commissioning, inspections and life-safety requirements
• Drive MEP coordination, field progress and project closeout

Ideal Background:

• 10+ years MEP/FP experience
• 5+ years MEP Project Management experience
• Previous GC experience on data center projects
• Strong BIM/VDC and multi-trade coordination experience
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE and applicable codes
• Strong communication and project leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred

Why Consider It?

Major hyperscale project, strong national GC, significant project responsibility and the opportunity to work on complex mission-critical construction.