​Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical Construction

Location: Texas, primarily project-site based

Reports to: Senior Project Manager / Project Executive

Position Overview

The MEP Project Manager will manage the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems packages on data center construction projects. Working within the general contractor’s project team, the role will coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing, and turnover while managing package budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop MEP scope plans, budgets, procurement schedules, and delivery milestones.

• Manage mechanical and electrical subcontractors, specialist vendors, and equipment suppliers.

• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs to identify gaps and resolve technical issues.

• Coordinate BIM activities, clash resolution, and interfaces between MEP systems and civil, structural, and architectural work.

• Track long-lead equipment and coordinate owner-furnished equipment interfaces.

• Manage subcontract commitments, payment applications, change orders, and cost forecasts.

• Coordinate installation sequencing with superintendents and trade partners.

• Monitor installation quality and close outstanding inspections and deficiencies.

• Coordinate readiness for equipment startup, energization, functional testing, and integrated systems testing with the commissioning team.

• Manage turnover documentation, including as-built drawings, operating manuals, warranties, and training records.

Required Experience

• Typically 7–10+ years of construction experience with substantial responsibility for MEP packages.

• Data center or comparable mission critical construction experience.

• Working knowledge of electrical distribution, backup generation, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, plumbing, fire protection, and controls.

• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, budgets, and construction schedules.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and resolve multidisciplinary coordination issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.

Preferred Experience

• Previous general contractor experience or a strong mechanical/electrical contractor background.

• Experience taking projects through commissioning and client acceptance.

• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, BIM coordination tools, and scheduling software.

• Exposure to high-density cooling and liquid cooling installations.

For more information or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Stephen Stuart, VP Engineering (sstuart@vallumassociates.com)