Technical Mop Writer – Data Center Construction

Amentum; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum's Telecommunications Group seeks a Technical Mop Writer – Data Center Construction to support hyperscale projects, coordinating MOPs, design reviews, and field execution.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in datacenter construction, strong collaboration, and a solid grasp of electrical, mechanical, and low‑voltage systems; travel to sites may be required.

Join a team focused on safe, compliant delivery, with a competitive package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering (Electrical/Instrumentation) from an accredited college.
• 6+ years of industry experience in Datacenter & Infrastructure Construction.
• Knowledge of interaction between low voltage systems (BMS, EPMS, Fire Alarm).
• Proficient in MS SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project Teams, Visio, CAD.
• Ability to read/interpret Construction Drawings.
• Experience in Data Center / HUB Construction Planning.
• Experience in Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical construction trades.
• Commitment to a safe working environment.
• Experience in high-volume environments.
• Process documentation development experience.
• Collaborative team player.
• OSHA 10 Certification (optional).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Create and review Method of Procedure (MOP) based on Site Design Documents; review and redline Construction Documents.
• Coordinate with counterparts & clients in USA and update project progress daily.
• Maintain and enforce the safety program, review daily safety plans, and stop unsafe work.
• Responsible for project construction design and projected schedule.
• Communicate project changes to the client and work with PM and other Construction Managers on implementation.
• Comply with and enforce the quality program for company and subcontractors’ work.
• Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines and codes for deliverables.
• Schedule and monitor work plans aligned with agreements.
• Interface with construction and project teams, logistics and general contractors.
• Know local building codes and environmental regulations; implement technical requirements.
• Prepare standard discipline deliverables and tools.
• Maintain documentation and weekly updates using PM tools (e.g., Procore, SharePoint, Excel).

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Vendor/contractor coordination

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering (Electrical/Instrumentation)

Tools

MS SharePoint

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Project/Teams

Visio

CAD drawings

Job description

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of wireless communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions. While the wireless world is ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support services remains constant. These services include site acquisition, design, and construction, to full operations, maintenance, and deconstruction.

Technical Mop Writer – Data Center Construction

Amentum plays a significant role in supporting our clients in data center construction and operations by combining its expertise in cloud migration, infrastructure management, and mission-critical systems with focus on ensuring resilient, scalable, and secure environments that meet the demands of hyperscale expansion. We are looking for MOP analyst for our ongoing construction project who brings in strong project management, expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, vendor/contractor coordination, and the ability to integrate IT infrastructure requirements with construction delivery. Candidates need both technical construction knowledge and cross-functional collaboration skills. This role ensures safe, compliant, and well‑coordinated execution of multi‑disciplinary project work while maintaining hyperscale clients operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and experience working in complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Creation and Review of Method of Procedure (MOP) based off Site Design Documents, Review and redline of Construction Documents (Engineering Drawings, Electrical & Plumping Diagrams, Structured Cabling etc).
• Coordinate with counterparts & clients in USA and update the project progress on daily basis.
• Must maintain and enforce the organization safety program, ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed and stop work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist. All staff and subcontractors, and all safety incident reports are done in a timely manner
• Responsible for the project's construction design & projected schedule
• Communicates any project changes to the client and works with the Project Manager and other Construction Managers on implementation.
• Complies with and enforces the quality program for the company and subcontractors’ work, making certain all quality standards meet customer specifications.
• Interprets and verifies industry standards, guidelines and codes for project deliverables.
• Schedules and monitors work plans consistent with agreements.
• Will act as a key interface with construction and project teams, logistics and general contractors.
• Know local building codes, environmental regulations, and compliance frameworks. Understand the technical requirements of the project, implement them and help others to accomplish the same.
• Prepares standard discipline deliverables including standard work processes and tools.
• Maintain documentation, weekly updates, and communication through project management tools (e.g., Procore, MS Sharepoint, Excel, etc.)

Qualifications/Experience

• Recognized bachelor’s in engineering (preferably Electrical / Instrumentation stream) from an accredited college or university
• 6+ years of industry experience preferably in Datacenter & Infrastructure Construction is required. Prior direct employment with a data center is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of interaction between disparate low voltage systems (BMS, EPMS, Fire Alarm
• Proficient in MS SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project TEAMs, Visio, CAD drawings.
• Ability to read/interpret Construction Drawings
• Experience in Data Center / HUB Construction Planning
• Experience in Construction Trade Knowledge (Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical)
• Experience with ensuring a Safe working environment
• Experience working in high volume environments
• Experience in process documentation development
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• OSHA 10 Certification (optional)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.

Key personality attributes

• Ownership mindset: Ability to drive decisions and manage conflicts with minimum supervision
• High Attention to Detail
• Strong communication skills
• Strong ability to take direction
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, written and presentation skills

Compensation Details:

$110,000 - 140,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/08/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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