MEP Coordinator – Data Center Construction

MEP Coordinator – Critical Facility Construction – Franklin Park, IL / Remote

This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career‑growth minded role with exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission‑critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

Responsible for field activities associated with the project, including the managing and coordinating all field construction trades, subs, vendors regarding equipment delivery, integration and commissioning as it relates to mechanical, electrical and plumbing / MEP systems. Keep in constant contact with Subcontractors to ensure timely work to keep project on schedule and within budget. Ensures equipment purchased is onsite at the project when needed, manage and update change orders, etc.

Assist the construction project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations through the life of the project. Success in this role requires technical knowledge of data center and construction along with strong communication skills, and hands‑on experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM), Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk tools, etc.

• Lead MEP coordination efforts using BIM / Virtual Construction tools such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, etc.
• Maintain liaison with primary client, A/E firm, Owner’s Rep firm, Construction Project Manager, subcontractors and any other vendors needed to facilitate construction activities at the data center job site
• Manage bid processes, develop scope sheets for MEP systems, and evaluate trade partner deliverables
• Establishes and manages the critical work environment project objectives, performance standards, planning and Methods of Procedure and be within boundaries of corporate policies to ensure minimization of human error factors which could cause down time during work processes
• Drive system integration by resolving issues, facilitate design reviews and collaborating across multiple teams and vendors
• Conduct BIM clash detection and resolution to optimize MEP layouts
• Provides leadership and conduct coordination meetings with all stakeholders regarding field related MEP mission critical work activities
• Coordinate with Construction Project Manager and Subcontractors for proper execution, and provide documentation for all MEP scopes
• Keeps all relative parties informed of project’s progress throughout the life of the project
• Detailed understanding of all MEP systems to include size up, costs, scheduling timeline, quality control focus points, system start‑up, commissioning, troubleshooting, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
• Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety / OSHA, Equal Employment Opportunity / EEO, risk management, training, and quality control
• Confirms that change orders from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with project manager for approval on extra charges
• Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week’s work to be accomplished. Attends all progress meetings with the owner’s rep / data center construction Project manager
• Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams on MEP and BIM‑related…