Senior MEP Project Manager - Mission Critical (Traveling)

Ryan Companies•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to join its National Mission Critical team. This highly technical and collaborative role leads mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes for hyperscale data center projects. The position oversees complex electrical distribution and mechanical systems, coordinates Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) integration, and leads Virtual Design and Construction (VDC/BIM) spatial coordination. The project manager partners with commissioning agents and client engineering teams to manage commissioning from Level 1 factory testing through Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), ensuring MEP quality checks and testing documentation are completed. The role also manages procurement, factory witness testing, delivery logistics, and rigging for high-value equipment; tracks supply-chain risks and mitigations; owns MEP budgets and forecasts; negotiates and administers specialized trade scopes and changes; and leads and develops MEP project managers, project engineers, and field coordinators. The position requires verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Requirements

At least 10 years of mechanical and/or electrical construction management experience.
At least 5 years of experience dedicated to hyperscale or colocation data centers, or highly complex MEP-heavy industrial environments such as semiconductor plants, pharmaceutical facilities, or major hospitals.
Deep familiarity with data center commissioning Levels 1–5 and a proven record of leading successful Integrated Systems Tests (IST).
Demonstrated experience managing MEP subcontracts valued at $100 million or more, equipment purchase agreements, and complex change management.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent practical/field experience.
Strong proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Navisworks/BIM software, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and related collaboration tools.
Verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes of work for hyperscale data center projects.
Oversee end-to-end execution of electrical distribution systems, including utility substations, medium-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, and generators, and mechanical systems, including chilled water plants, CRAHs/AHUs, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems.
Direct integration and programming coordination of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
Lead the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC/BIM) spatial coordination process to prevent field clashes between MEP systems and structural elements.
Partner with the commissioning agent and client engineering team to lead commissioning from Level 1 factory testing through Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
Ensure MEP quality checklists, pre-functional testing, and functional testing documentation are maintained and executed.
Manage procurement, factory witness testing, delivery logistics, and rigging of OFCI and CFCI equipment.
Track critical equipment supply-chain risks and lead-time constraints, and develop mitigation plans to protect the master schedule.
Own the MEP budget, manage equipment packages and specialty trade contracts, and maintain accurate monthly forecasts.
Negotiate and draft MEP trade scopes of work, change orders, and performance-based contract exhibits.
Lead, mentor, and develop MEP Project Managers, Project Engineers, and MEP Field Coordinators.