MEP Project Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Mount Pleasant, WI

11d

About The Position

The Walsh Group is seeking an MEP Project Manager for its Data Center Group in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The role leads Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing scopes for large-scale data center construction projects, from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. The position requires a flexible, accountable leader who can build effective project teams, develop lasting client relationships, and deliver successful business and project outcomes. Walsh is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that describes itself as a fast-growing company combining a small-company feel with large-company backing. The MEP Project Manager coordinates design and construction activities, oversees critical building systems, manages subcontractors, schedules, quality, budgets, safety, commissioning, and closeout, and works directly with owners, operators, authorities having jurisdiction, and commissioning agents. The role also supports preconstruction and identifies technical risks to system redundancy, resiliency, and reliability.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience managing MEP scopes on complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, mechanical cooling infrastructure, and mission-critical redundancy architectures.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-reliability environments.
Experience with commissioning processes, integrated testing, and critical systems turnover.

Nice To Haves

Experience on data center projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all MEP scopes for large-scale data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
Coordinate design development, constructability reviews, and clash detection with design teams, consultants, and trade partners.
Oversee installation of critical systems, including power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, chilled water, CRAHs/CRACs, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS.
Manage MEP schedules, phasing plans, and work sequencing to align with project milestones and commissioning requirements.
Lead subcontractor procurement, scope leveling, contract administration, and performance management.
Drive quality control, QA/QC processes, and compliance with mission-critical standards and specifications.
Monitor budgets, cost forecasting, change management, and value engineering for MEP scopes.
Lead commissioning planning, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, site logistics constraints, and operational continuity requirements.
Coordinate owner training, O&M manuals, as-builts, attic stock, and closeout documentation.
Interface directly with owners, operators, AHJs, and commissioning agents.
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to redundancy, resiliency, and system reliability.
Support preconstruction activities, including budgeting, constructability input, and trade engagement.