MEP Project Manager

Description

MEP PROJECT MANAGER – DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION

Location: Houston, TX

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,500 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

If you're an experienced Project Manager who thrives on managing complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, coordinating technical teams, and delivering high-quality construction projects, we want to talk to you. Okland is seeking an MEP Project Manager to support a large-scale data center project in the Houston, Texas area. In this role, you'll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of MEP construction activities, ensuring critical building systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, experience managing subcontractors and complex equipment installations, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing construction is highly preferred.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

MEP Project Leadership & Execution

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction scopes, including HVAC, piping, electrical distribution, and critical building systems.

• Collaborate with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure MEP installations meet project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.

• Oversee RFIs, submittals, design coordination, and BIM processes to identify constructability issues and resolve conflicts between trades.

• Coordinate MEP activities with civil, structural, and architectural teams to support equipment installation, system integration, and project milestones.

Financial & Schedule Management

• Manage MEP project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and change orders to maintain financial performance and accountability.

• Develop and monitor construction schedules, track critical path activities, and implement recovery plans to maintain project milestones.

• Oversee subcontractor buyout, procurement, and long-lead equipment deliveries to ensure materials and critical systems are available when needed.

Subcontractor Coordination & Quality

• Manage MEP subcontractor performance, contract compliance, manpower planning, and coordination of construction activities.

• Lead project coordination meetings and maintain communication with owners, engineers, vendors, and trade partners to resolve technical and scheduling challenges.

• Support quality control, safety compliance, equipment testing, commissioning, and project closeout to ensure successful system turnover.

YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.

• 8+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience, including project management responsibilities involving mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.

• Strong experience managing MEP construction scopes, including HVAC systems, mechanical piping, electrical distribution, and major equipment installations.

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing construction strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, cost forecasting, subcontractor contracts, procurement, and change orders.

• Experience coordinating complex MEP systems with structural and architectural construction activities.

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, BIM coordination, quality control, safety requirements, and commissioning processes.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and CPM schedules.

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in construction management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.

• Valid driver's license required.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

VISA AND SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.