Senior MEP Owner's Representative - Data Centers

About the role

Our client, a leading engineering and consulting organization supporting some of the largest hyperscale, cloud, and AI infrastructure programs in North America, is seeking an experienced MEP leader. This senior technical leader will ensure critical building systems are coordinated, integrated, tested, and delivered throughout the project lifecycle, acting as an owner‑focused representative bridging design, construction, commissioning, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across complex MEP systems.
• Review designs, technical documentation, and equipment submittals.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and supporting systems.
• Support constructability reviews and risk mitigation efforts.
• Oversee equipment integration and vendor coordination activities.
• Lead commissioning readiness planning and turnover preparation.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, commissioning teams, and stakeholders.
• Support quality management and operational readiness initiatives.
• Ensure systems are delivered in accordance with project requirements and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Background in data center construction, mission‑critical infrastructure, MEP construction management, commissioning and startup, owner’s representation, engineering consulting, or technical project delivery.
• Experience serving in roles such as MEP Manager, Senior MEP Manager, MEP Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Manager, Systems Integration Manager, Project Executive, Project Director, Technical Services Manager, Startup Manager, Turnover Manager, Senior Owner’s Representative, Electrical Construction Manager, or Mechanical Construction Manager.

Preferred Experience

• Delivery of mission‑critical or complex technical facilities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls, and supporting building systems.
• Experience working with commissioning teams and turnover processes.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement, submittals, and vendor management.
• Understanding of quality assurance and risk mitigation practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Experience within data centers, advanced technology, life sciences, semiconductor, or similar complex environments.

Benefits

• Work on some of the largest hyperscale and AI infrastructure programs in North America.
• Influence projects from design through commissioning and client acceptance.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Strong investment in training, professional development, and technical excellence.
• Quarterly promotion and compensation reviews.
• Modern software and technology platforms.
• Excellent healthcare and employee benefits.
• Additional holiday shutdown periods and competitive PTO offerings.
• Teams are staffed to support sustainable workloads, typically around 40‑45 hours per week.
• Long‑term career growth within a rapidly expanding sector.

Schedule

Typical workload is around 40–45 hours per week, with additional holiday shutdown periods.