MEP Project Manager – Data Centers

ROI Agency•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$120,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary MEP design teams for mission-critical and data center projects. The role is responsible for overall project delivery, client management, design coordination, schedule and budget management, quality assurance, and oversight of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications, and utility infrastructure design. Experience with hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, enterprise campuses, and other high-availability critical environments is preferred. This is a remote position with occasional travel for construction administration project-site visits and site surveys of existing facilities for brownfield projects. Anticipated travel is 10%–25%; approved business travel expenses are reimbursed under company travel policies. Candidates interested in office-based or hybrid work may discuss available options. The stated annual salary range is $120,000–$170,000. The position leads project work through feasibility, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. It also coordinates with utility providers, authorities having jurisdiction, contractors, vendors, and owner teams; monitors project financial performance; supports contract management; and mentors junior engineering and project management staff.

Requirements

5–10 years of engineering consulting or project management experience.
Experience with critical facilities, including data centers, hospitals, central plants, or other mission-critical infrastructure.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, enterprise campuses, and high-availability critical environments.
Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier concepts, ASHRAE TC 9.9, NFPA, NEC, and local building codes.
Experience managing projects from 3 MW to 100+ MW campuses.
Strong understanding of MEP systems, utility coordination, and construction administration.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client point of contact throughout project execution.
Lead multidisciplinary design teams, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, security, and telecommunications disciplines.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
Coordinate with utility providers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, vendors, and owner teams.
Oversee project development through feasibility, concept design, schematic design (SD), design development (DD), construction documents (CD), permitting, and construction administration.
Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and quality control processes.
Monitor project financial performance and support contract management.
Mentor and develop junior engineering and project management staff.

Benefits

Medical insurance with UnitedHealthcare plan options; Kaiser plan options are available in California only.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), based on medical plan selection.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4.5% in total employer contributions, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
Student loan payment matching through eligible employer retirement contributions.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
Parental leave.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Optional additional long-term disability insurance.
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Optional legal services.
Optional identity theft protection.
Periodic opportunities to purchase company shares directly.