MEP Construction Manager

Data Center Specialist
- Connecting Talent Across The USA

Job Title: MEP Construction Manager II / Owner’s Representative

Location: Charlotte, NC (Varies by assignment)

Salary: Competitive, above typical job-board ranges for well-qualified candidates

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

About the Opportunity

A leading engineering and Owners Rep firm is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Manager II (MCMII) to join a high-performing team working across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on complex, high-visibility projects where precision, scalability, and reliability are essential.

In this role, your voice matters. You’ll contribute to major design, construction, and commissioning decisions while supporting environments that shape global operations.

Role Summary

As an MEP Construction Manager II, you will function as the contractor and/or owner’s on-site representative from pre-construction through turnover. You’ll ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and supporting building systems are designed, installed, integrated, and commissioned to meet the owner’s requirements for scope, schedule, budget, operability, and maintainability.

You will work independently with limited supervision, managing complex assignments and ensuring alignment with project, client, and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities Construction Management & Owner Representation

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for contractors, designers, vendors, and AHJs.
• Lead or participate in OAC, coordination, and readiness meetings.
• Maintain a proactive issues/risk log and elevate concerns with mitigation plans.
• Deliver clear, data-driven communication to stakeholders and owners.

Design & Pre-Construction (MEP Focus)

• Review MEP drawings, specifications, and design criteria for constructability and maintainability.
• Support procurement strategies for long-lead equipment.
• Ensure QA/QC and commissioning requirements are embedded into project documents.

Construction Administration & Field Oversight

• Provide daily/weekly oversight of MEP and general trades to verify compliance with codes, drawings, and specs.
• Enforce coordination plans and ensure proper access, labeling, and maintainability.
• Monitor schedule interfaces and system integration sequencing.

Methods of Procedure (MOP), Safety & Readiness

• Review and coordinate MEP-critical MOPs (shutdowns, energization, tie-ins).
• Enforce HSE policies, including NFPA 70E and LOTO requirements.
• Oversee the entire commissioning process, ensuring documentation and testing meet owner requirements.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Authorities and manage punch lists through closure.
• Support integrated systems testing and turnover documentation.

Documentation, Reporting & Controls

• Manage document control for drawings, RFIs, submittals, test records, and change orders.
• Prepare accurate owner updates, reports, and dashboards using tools such as Procore, BIM 360/ACC, MS Project, Excel, and Teams.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes in mission-critical environments.
• Understanding of construction management best practices and MEP systems.
• Experience with MOP processes and safety protocols.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to interface directly with contractors and clients.
• Proficient in Procore and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to optimize workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a distributed team.
• Capacity to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to manipulate small tools/equipment.
• Frequent walking through data centers and outdoor environments.
• Ability to navigate tight spaces, ladders, overhead areas, and under-equipment zones.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
• 75–100% travel across the U.S., depending on project location.
• REAL  acceptable alternative required for domestic air travel starting May 7, 2025.
• Travel may include site work, internal…