MEP Data Center Construction Delivery Project Manager - Saline, MI

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide technical leadership to the developer managing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction activities for data center projects.
• Review and monitor the developer’s management of contractors and vendors, ensuring work complies with design specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Track and validate project schedules and milestones provided by the developer, highlighting risks and ensuring timely delivery of key objectives.
• Maintain MEP budgets through the developer, reviewing invoicing, change orders, and scope alignment for compliance and accuracy.
• Cook up coordination with internal teams to ensure the developer integrates MEP systems with broader project and business requirements.
• Conduct site visits and oversight audits to verify that the developer and general contractor maintain required quality, safety, and progress levels.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies by proactively evaluating the developer’s plans and reporting concerns to leadership.
• Drive adoption of best practices and innovation by guiding the developer toward efficient and forward-thinking MEP solutions.
• Report on progress, challenges, and escalations to internal stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Ensure the developer maintains compliance with local regulations, building codes, safety requirements, and Oracle’s standards.
• Mentor junior staff and cross-functional partners on MEP oversight, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Support commissioning, transition, and close-out activities by validating the developer’s handover processes for operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience delivering mission‑critical facilities (data centers, semiconductor, pharma, hospitals).
• Preference for data center construction experience.
• Strong background in MV/HV/LV power systems, grounding/bonding, power quality, and protection coordination.
• Hands-on experience with submittals/RFIs, FAT/SAT/IST, and energization events.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70/70E/110, IEEE; ability to review SKM/ETAP studies.
• Proven interface with Developer/GC/A/E and electrical trades on large projects.
• CxA, PMP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience with major OEMs (switchgear, UPS, generators) and factory testing/witnessing.
• Familiarity with DCIM/BMS integration (Modbus/BACnet/SNMP), and cybersecurity considerations for connected equipment.
• Exposure to structured cabling/LV dependencies for device power and telemetry.