Traveling MEP Project Lead - Data Center Builds

SLS Consultants; Graham (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Consultants is a leading real estate development and construction consulting firm focused on data center, manufacturing, life science, and healthcare sectors. We seek an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead multi-discipline delivery, manage budgets, and coordinate complex stakeholders in a fast-growing practice.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and hands-on oversight of procurement, scheduling, and commissioning to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery in

Qualifications

• 6+ years of MEP project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related area.
• Data center, semiconductor or healthcare construction experience preferred.
• Proficient in project management tools, project accounting, and construction drawings.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all aspects of MEP project delivery, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring work is completed per schedules, budgets, specifications, and quality standards.
• Review and manage contractor schedules, RFIs, technical submittals, change orders, and progress reports while ensuring design intent and contract requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks relating to schedule, cost, quality, commissioning, system integration, and site operations.
• Lead MEP coordination and construction meetings with contractors, consultants, vendors, and client representatives to resolve issues and align stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement activities, equipment delivery schedules, and long-lead items to meet milestones and critical path requirements.
• Coordinate MEP installation activities with civil, structural, architectural, and other trades to minimize clashes and maintain site progress.
• Monitor project costs, variations, change management, contractor performance, and progress against budgets and programme milestones.
• Oversee MEP quality assurance and control activities to meet specifications, codes, safety, and client expectations.
• Coordinate system testing, commissioning, and handover to ensure full operation and client acceptance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including meeting minutes, action trackers, progress reports, and commissioning records.

Skills

MEP Project Mgmt

Budget control

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Quality assurance

Procurement coordination

Site coordination

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering/CM/Business

Tools

Project management tools

Project accounting

Construction drawings

Job description

SLS Consultants is a leading real estate development and construction consulting firm focused on data center, manufacturing, life science, and healthcare sectors. We seek an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead multi-discipline delivery, manage budgets, and coordinate complex stakeholders in a fast-growing practice.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and hands-on oversight of procurement, scheduling, and commissioning to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery in