Senior MEP Project Manager - Mission Critical (Traveling)

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (MEP Specialist) for its National Mission Critical team. The role leads mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes for hyperscale data center projects, overseeing technical execution, commissioning, procurement, financial and contract management, and team development. The position includes end-to-end oversight of electrical distribution and mechanical systems, coordination of BMS and EPMS integration, and leadership of VDC/BIM spatial coordination. It also partners with commissioning agents and client engineering teams to manage commissioning from factory testing through integrated systems testing, and ensures testing and quality documentation is maintained. The role manages procurement, factory witness testing, logistics, and rigging for high-value equipment; tracks supply chain risks and mitigations; owns the MEP budget and forecasts; administers specialized trade contracts and changes; and mentors MEP project staff. The position requires verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Requirements

10 or more years of mechanical and/or electrical construction management experience.
At least 5 years of experience specifically in hyperscale or colocation data centers, or in 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.
Demonstrated experience managing MEP subcontracts of $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 execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes for hyperscale data center projects.
Oversee electrical distribution systems, including utility substations, medium-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, and generators, as well as mechanical systems such as chilled water plants, CRAHs/AHUs, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems.
Direct coordination of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) integration and programming.
Lead Virtual Design and Construction (VDC/BIM) spatial coordination to prevent field clashes between MEP systems and structural elements.
Partner with the third-party Commissioning Agent and the client’s engineering team to lead commissioning from Level 1 factory testing through Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing.
Ensure MEP quality checklists, pre-functional testing, and functional testing documentation are maintained and completed.
Manage procurement, factory witness testing, delivery logistics, and rigging for OFCI and CFCI equipment.
Track critical equipment supply-chain risks and lead times, and develop mitigation plans to protect the master schedule.
Own the MEP budget, manage equipment packages and specialty trade contracts, and maintain financial performance and 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.