MEP Senior Project Manager

EverOn Data Center Services•Atlanta, GA

45d

About The Position

The MEP Senior Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures MEP systems are coordinated, installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project requirements, client expectations, and company standards. It drives collaboration among Construction, MEP, QA/QC, and Commissioning teams and maintains accountability for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and operational readiness. In mission-critical and hyperscale environments, the focus is delivering fully functional, reliable systems with a zero-defect mindset.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in MEP construction, commissioning, or mission-critical project delivery.
At least 5 years of experience managing large project teams and complex MEP scopes.
Experience managing commissioning programs, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover activities.
Strong problem-solving skills focused on root cause and long-term solutions.
Team-first mindset focused on collaboration and shared success.
Proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning platforms such as CxAlloy or similar tools.
Advanced understanding of QA/QC processes, standards, and lifecycle management.
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and commissioning requirements.
Proven leadership and team development skills.
Ability to establish and enforce standards across multiple teams and projects.
Strong analytical skills, including identifying trends and driving improvements.
Direct and effective communication with field teams, leadership, and clients.
High level of accountability focused on quality, consistency, and results.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-demand environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, military service, technical training, and industry experience may be considered.
Experience delivering hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, or similarly complex projects preferred.
MP, PE, CCM, LEED, CxA, or other industry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for MEP and commissioning activities from preconstruction through project turnover.
Develop and execute project-specific MEP and commissioning strategies.
Establish project goals, priorities, and performance expectations for project teams.
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
Manage project resources, staffing plans, and workload distribution.
Oversee installation, startup, testing, and turnover of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems.
Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, approved submittals, and manufacturer requirements.
Lead technical and constructability reviews and issue-resolution efforts.
Coordinate activities among subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project teams.
Drive field execution to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and correctly.
Lead commissioning planning, scheduling, and execution.
Ensure completion of pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing requirements.
Coordinate with clients, operations teams, commissioning agents, and trade partners during testing and turnover.
Verify system readiness and operational performance before client acceptance.
Ensure turnover documentation is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
Promote and enforce a zero-defect culture across project activities.
Partner with QA/QC teams to meet inspection, testing, and documentation requirements.
Monitor quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure deficiencies and non-conformance reports are managed and resolved.
Conduct audits and reviews to verify compliance with company standards and client requirements.
Serve as the primary client contact for MEP and commissioning activities.
Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level reporting.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Mentor and develop Project Managers, Engineers, Coordinators, Superintendents, and QA/QC personnel.
Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.