MEP Manager - Data Centers
Colliers Engineering & Design · Abilene, TX · 5 days ago
Project ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee MEP systems on Data Center Projects.
- Ensure installations comply with design, budget, quality, and schedule requirements, and relevant regulations and standards.
- Coordinate MEP designs with architectural and structural disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Review MEP drawings, specifications, and BOQs for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor installation and commissioning activities on-site for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems.
- Manage contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
- Conduct regular site inspections and attend coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Verify material submittals, method statements, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Liaise with consultants, architects, and the client to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules for MEP works.
- Ensure all MEP works are executed safely and in compliance with local codes and standards.
- Lead testing and commissioning activities and ensure successful handover of MEP systems.
- Project setup with project budget and schedule creation including oversight.
- RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination.
- Assist team on facilitating design and construction phases.
- Assist with coordination of contractors, either traditional or design build.
- Oversee physical construction activities on site.
- Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer and operations.
- Management in contractor safety performance.
- Afford OFCI equipment coordination and logistical planning.
- Oversight of assigned construction projects, managing general contractors and vendors' project management resources.
- Report to assigned project team and manager.
- QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy.
- Review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget.
- Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations.
- Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience required.
- Sophisticated and technical construction experience required.
- Data Center and General Contractor experience preferred.
- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project, and other PM technical tools.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and interactions.
What We Offer
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- A company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
- Paid time off including parental and military leave.
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
- Reimbursement for education.
- Free in-house resource for educational and self-enrichment courses.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.