MEP Project Executive - Mission Critical

About the role

This individual is primarily responsible for managing project teams to successfully deliver complex hyperscale data center projects, meeting ambitious goals, budgets, and achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on all aspects of data center construction, providing guidance on constructability, system selection, and value engineering for critical MEP infrastructure.
• Oversee the design development, budget preparation, and scheduling for hyperscale data center projects, with a strong focus on the integration of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Lead procurement and subcontracting strategies, specifically for long-lead MEP equipment, specialized vendors, and trade partners critical to data center construction.
• Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition.
• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers, highlighting our expertise in technical construction.
• Effectively negotiate business and legal provisions of construction contracts.
• Supervise a team of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Achieve team financial and risk management goals, with a specific focus on mitigating risks associated with speed-to-market, supply chain for critical equipment, and complex commissioning processes.
• Participate or lead owner/client presentations, negotiations, and team meetings.
• Assure the team’s accounts receivables are managed effectively and collected promptly.
• Ensure project closeout duties, including Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning of all critical systems, are completed to the highest standards and in a timely manner.
• Assure the team’s warranty issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Cooky with market sector leads to balance workload, responsibility, and integration between sector and region talent.

Requirements

• To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and at least 15+ years of proven construction experience, with a significant portfolio of successfully delivered hyperscale data center projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in the complex electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems that form the backbone of modern data centers, including high-voltage substations, backup generator plants, UPS systems, and advanced cooling solutions (e.g., liquid cooling, chilled water systems).
• You will also have a proven track record of successfully managing Project Management teams on large-scale technical projects.
• You must be able to recognize, select, and hire top talent at the appropriate time & develop talent to all levels within construction operations.
• Willing to travel for projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead project teams on hyperscale projects exceeding $400M in value.
• Advanced knowledge of data center commissioning processes (Level 1-5) and Integrated Systems Testing.
• Experience implementing and managing energy control plans including complex LOTO, energization activities with Methods of Procedure, and working with Energy Marshal teams.
• Existing relationships with key hyperscale clients and a deep understanding of their unique standards, protocols, and delivery expectations.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of data center construction and commissioning processes.
• Experience with complex MEP systems and equipment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance

Pay

The salary range is $160,000 - $200,000. The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule will be provided during the hiring process.