MEP Project Manager

Walsh Group•Mount Pleasant, SC

18h

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 (MEP) scopes on large-scale data center construction projects, from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. The Project Manager organizes and leads project teams, adapts plans as needed, builds client and team relationships, and is accountable for project profitability and business outcomes. The position coordinates design development, construction planning, subcontractor activities, quality, safety, cost management, commissioning, and closeout. It interfaces with owners, operators, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), commissioning agents, design teams, consultants, and trade partners. The role supports Walsh’s data center construction work and its focus on technology, employee recognition, and customer service.

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 managing MEP scopes 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 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.
Lead functional teams and maintain accountability for profitability and business outcomes.