Manager, MEP (AMERS - Monarch)

Nscale

1d•$100,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nscale is seeking a highly experienced MEP Manager to join our team as a full-time employee, serving as the owner's technical expert for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on a new, large-scale data center project. This individual will embed on-site alongside the General Construction Manager and serve as the primary owner's representative for the full MEP scope — from pre-construction coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance. The successful candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems including UPS, switchgear, generators, cooling plant, and low-voltage infrastructure, and will be able to hold GC, MEP subcontractors, and equipment vendors accountable to the owner's standards and schedule.

Requirements

10+ years of MEP construction or commissioning experience, with at least 4 years in data center or mission-critical environments
Deep technical knowledge of critical power systems (switchgear, UPS, PDU, generators) and cooling infrastructure (chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH)
Experience with MEP BIM coordination (Revit MEP, Navisworks) and 3D clash resolution workflows
Ability to read and interpret complex MEP drawings, single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment submittals
Procore experience required
Bluebeam Revu proficiency required
OSHA 30 certification required
Comfortable working in active construction and energized equipment environments, with strict adherence to electrical safety protocols and site PPE

Nice To Haves

RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or equivalent credential
PE license (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent field experience
Familiarity with ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines, BICSI standards, or Uptime Institute Tier requirements
Experience with commissioning documentation (Cx plans, test procedures, system verification reports)

Responsibilities

Serve as the owner's on-site representative for all MEP scopes: electrical (medium/low voltage, switchgear, UPS, generators), mechanical (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water, cooling towers), and plumbing (domestic, process, fire suppression)
Attend and lead MEP coordination meetings, including BIM clash detection reviews and subcontractor prefabrication planning sessions
Review MEP submittents, shop drawings, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications
Monitor MEP installation sequencing, quality, and code compliance across all active fronts
Coordinate integration of MEP systems with IT/low-voltage infrastructure, raised floor layouts, and structural elements
Oversee startup and pre-commissioning activities; work closely with the commissioning authority (CxA) and owner's CX team
Track and drive resolution of MEP-specific open items, punch list deficiencies, and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for major equipment as required
Provide daily and weekly MEP progress summaries to the General Construction Manager and owner-side program team
Assist in reviewing change proposals related to MEP scope for technical validity and owner impact