Traveling Construction MEP Project Manager

Diamond Peak Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel package

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks an experienced Traveling MEP Project Manager to oversee full MEP scope on large-scale, ground-up data center projects. You will lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage coordination, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will manage trade partners, coordinate with ownership and design teams, and drive MEP execution from preconstruction through commissioning, with willingness

Qualifications

• Experience as an MEP Project Manager, MEP Coordinator, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or similar role.
• Ground-up data center, mission critical, semiconductor, or large technical commercial project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple trade partners and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full MEP scope on ground-up data center projects.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage trade coordination.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and project documentation.
• Partner with Superintendents, trade contractors, design teams, ownership, and commissioning teams.
• Identify and resolve MEP coordination issues before they impact schedule or cost.
• Support procurement, buyout, change management, and project controls related to MEP scope.
• Drive schedule accountability across MEP trades.
• Maintain strong communication with internal leadership, field teams, and client representatives.
• Help ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project requirements.

Skills

MEP coordination

Leadership

Schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are representing a leading construction firm seeking an experienced Traveling MEP Project Manager to oversee full MEP scope on large-scale, ground-up data center projects.

This is a strong opportunity for a construction professional with experience managing complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage coordination on mission critical projects. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead trade partners, coordinate with ownership and design teams, manage schedule and budget risk, and drive MEP execution from preconstruction through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full MEP scope on ground-up data center projects
• Manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage trade coordination
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and project documentation
• Partner with Superintendents, trade contractors, design teams, ownership, and commissioning teams
• Identify and resolve MEP coordination issues before they impact schedule or cost
• Support procurement, buyout, change management, and project controls related to MEP scope
• Drive schedule accountability across MEP trades
• Maintain strong communication with internal leadership, field teams, and client representatives
• Help ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project requirements

Ideal Background

• Experience as an MEP Project Manager, MEP Coordinator, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or similar role
• Ground-up data center, mission critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or large technical commercial project experience preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to manage multiple trade partners and competing priorities
• Experience with commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout is highly valuable
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Why This Role

• Full MEP ownership and visibility
• Strong backlog in the mission critical sector
• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-value projects
• Competitive compensation package, travel package, and long-term growth opportunity

Compensation

• Base Salary Up to $180K
• Bonus
• Travel schedule OR Relocation for the project (w/incentives)
• Much more!