MEP Field Manager

About the role

The Data Center MEP Field Manager at Switch is responsible for overseeing all MEP construction activities on-site for data center projects. Key responsibilities include ensuring alignment with drawings, specifications, and schedule milestones, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety standards, reviewing MEP drawings, resolving design issues, developing schedules, tracking progress, overseeing testing and commissioning, and supporting turnover and commissioning meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site MEP construction activities
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection subcontractors
• Enforce site safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and project safety plans
• Review MEP drawings, submittals, and shop drawings for constructability and field accuracy
• Resolve field design issues in partnership with engineering and project management teams
• Develop and maintain MEP-specific schedules aligned with the overall project timeline
• Track progress against milestones and escalate risks to schedule or quality
• Oversee testing, balancing, and commissioning activities
• Ensure quality control documentation, inspections, and sign-offs are complete and accurate
• Provide clear daily and weekly updates on MEP progress, risks, and field conditions
• Support turnover and commissioning meetings

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience supporting or leading MEP systems installation on large commercial or mission-critical construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of data center MEP systems, including UPS, CRAC or CRAH units, chillers, BMS, and fire suppression systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Experience coordinating subcontractors in active construction environments
• OSHA 30 certification

Preferred

• Experience working on data center or mission-critical facilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute, NFPA, ASHRAE, and NEC standards
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, P6, or similar construction management tools

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements available.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.