Data Centers / Design-Build Construction
Multiple U.S. Locations
Due to continued growth within the mission-critical sector, my client is seeking an experienced MEP Director to support the planning, design, preconstruction, procurement, and execution of large-scale data center projects across key U.S. markets.
This individual will serve as a senior MEP leader and subject-matter expert, partnering with project executives, project management teams, design professionals, consultants, trade partners, suppliers, and customers. The MEP Director will be responsible for translating the organization’s broader MEP strategy into project-specific execution plans while ensuring that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, controls, and supporting utility systems are effectively coordinated throughout the project lifecycle.
My client operates as a fully integrated design-build contractor, delivering end-to-end solutions across construction, professional services, design and engineering coordination, specialty equipment, procurement, and real estate. This integrated delivery model enables the business to support customers from early conceptual planning and preconstruction through design development, procurement, construction, commissioning support, turnover, and final closeout.
This opportunity is being handled confidentially, and further information regarding the company, project portfolio, reporting structure, office location, travel expectations, and compensation package will be shared with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide senior-level leadership for the MEP planning and execution of large-scale data center projects from preconstruction and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning support, turnover, and closeout.
Partner with project executives and project management teams to understand each customer’s operational requirements, technical standards, schedule objectives, commercial priorities, and overall project expectations.
Serve as the primary MEP point of contact for project management teams, customers, design partners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and internal operational stakeholders.
Provide tactical oversight of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, controls, utility, and other mission-critical building systems throughout project execution.
Lead or support comprehensive MEP preconstruction strategies for small, medium, and large projects, including assignments with total values exceeding $200 million.
Support the evaluation and procurement of major MEP equipment, materials, subcontracts, and services, including long-lead electrical and mechanical systems required for mission-critical construction.
Mentor and train project management professionals in MEP systems, coordination, procurement, commercial management, risk mitigation, and project execution.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible MEP construction, design management, preconstruction, or project leadership experience.
Proven experience managing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, controls, utility, and supporting infrastructure scopes on design-build or competitively bid projects.
Strong preference for experience delivering data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology facilities, large-scale manufacturing plants, or similarly complex technical projects.
Exceptional leadership, mentoring, relationship management, communication, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Systems, or a related discipline preferred. An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience will also be considered.
Willingness to travel based on project assignments, customer requirements, and operational needs.
Ability to build productive relationships with customers, project teams, designers, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and community stakeholders.
Leadership Responsibilities
Provide functional leadership to project management teams and MEP stakeholders across departmental and organizational lines.
Direct and influence internal team members, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and external project participants without relying exclusively on direct reporting relationships.
Support the development of project engineers, assistant project managers, project managers, MEP professionals, and other team member s through coaching, technical guidance, and practical project exposure.
Promote consistency in MEP planning, communication, risk management, documentation, procurement, construction execution, and customer service across multiple projects.
Compensation
A competitive executive-level compensation package will be offered based on the individual’s data center experience, MEP expertise, leadership background, geographic location, and overall fit.
The overall package may include base salary, performance-related incentive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and additional company-supported programs.
Specific compensation details will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates during the interview process.
Why Join?
Step into a highly visible MEP leadership position supporting some of the organization’s most technically complex and strategically important projects.
Lead MEP planning and execution on large-scale data center programs, including projects valued at more than $200 million.
Join a nationally recognized integrated design-build contractor with an expanding presence in the data center and mission-critical construction markets.
Play a central role in strengthening MEP standards, project controls, risk management, procurement strategies, technical coordination, and team-member development.
Join a collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, technical excellence, customer service, professional development, and long-term career growth.
Support high-impact infrastructure within one of the fastest-growing and one of the most technically demanding sectors in the construction industry.
