Walsh Group

MEP Assistant Project Manager

Walsh Group$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 3-5 years managing MEP scopes on complex commercial or mission-critical projects
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-reliability environments
  • Experience with commissioning and testing processes

Responsibilities

  • Support management of MEP scopes on large-scale data center projects
  • Assist with design development and constructability reviews
  • Oversee critical systems installation and compliance
  • Manage MEP schedules and project milestones
  • Help with subcontractor procurement and performance tracking
  • Support QA/QC processes and inspections
  • Track budgets and documentation for MEP scopes
  • Coordinate with field teams and project stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engaging work environment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge data center projects
  • Supportive team culture
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Data Center Group in Goodyear, AZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support management of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes on large-scale data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning
  • Assist with coordination of design development, constructability reviews, and BIM/clash detection processes
  • Support oversight of critical systems installation including power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, fire protection, and BMS/EPMS
  • Help manage MEP schedules, phasing plans, and sequencing to align with project milestones
  • Assist in subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, contract administration, and performance tracking
  • Support QA/QC processes, inspections, and compliance with mission-critical standards and specifications
  • Track budgets, cost reports, change management, and documentation for MEP scopes
  • Participate in commissioning planning, functional testing, and integrated systems testing activities
  • Assist with closeout activities including O&M manuals, as-builts, attic stock, warranties, and turnover documentation
  • Coordinate with field teams, superintendents, design consultants, commissioning agents, and owner representatives
  • Support safety compliance, site logistics planning, and workface coordination
  • Maintain project documentation, logs, reporting, and MEP deliverables tracking
  • Proactively identify issues and support risk mitigation planning
  • Contribute to preconstruction efforts including budgeting support, constructability input, and trade engagement


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience managing MEP scopes on complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects (data centers strongly preferred)
  • 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


Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

About Walsh Group

The Walsh Group is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh Group has completed a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment plants. The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its work in these areas. Walsh Group is one of the largest construction companies in the United States, with operations in more than 20 states.
Learn more about Walsh Group
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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