Data Center MEP Project Manager

Position: MEP Project Manager III
Location:Somerset, NJ (Hybrid minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)
Duration:12 months with possible extension and conversion
Job ID: 180185

Job Overview:
This role manages full project lifecycle execution including scope definition, design coordination, vendor oversight, financial management, commissioning support, and handover to operations. The position ensures all assigned projects meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements. Sites within the NY/NJ area will be undergoing refresh of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The goal of this role is to provide owner related project management functions working with operations teams, construction vendors and their respective project managers, engineering, and commissioning service providers.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives. Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders. Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation. Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance. Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components. Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments. Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence. Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per project basis. Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady state operations.

Qualifications –

• Qualifications –
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment required. Experience with financial firms is preferred as it relates to the critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center environment is preferred.

Pay Range: $60 to $ $65 Hourly on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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