DescriptionMEP PROJECT MANAGER - DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTIONLocation: Houston, TXABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYIf you're an experienced Project Manager who thrives on managing complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, coordinating technical teams, and delivering high-quality construction projects, we want to talk to you. Okland is seeking an MEP Project Manager to support a large-scale data center project in the Houston, Texas area. In this role, you'll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of MEP construction activities, ensuring critical building systems are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, experience managing subcontractors and complex equipment installations, and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing construction is highly preferred.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAYMEP Project Leadership & Execution- Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction scopes, including HVAC, piping, electrical distribution, and critical building systems.
- Collaborate with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure MEP installations meet project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.
- Oversee RFIs, submittals, design coordination, and BIM processes to identify constructability issues and resolve conflicts between trades.
- Coordinate MEP activities with civil, structural, and architectural teams to support equipment installation, system integration, and project milestones.
Financial & Schedule Management- Manage MEP project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and change orders to maintain financial performance and accountability.
- Develop and monitor construction schedules, track critical path activities, and implement recovery plans to maintain project milestones.
- Oversee subcontractor buyout, procurement, and long-lead equipment deliveries to ensure materials and critical systems are available when needed.
Subcontractor Coordination & Quality- Manage MEP subcontractor performance, contract compliance, manpower planning, and coordination of construction activities.
- Lead project coordination meetings and maintain communication with owners, engineers, vendors, and trade partners to resolve technical and scheduling challenges.
- Support quality control, safety compliance, equipment testing, commissioning, and project closeout to ensure successful system turnover.
YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.
- 8+ years of commercial or industrial construction experience, including project management responsibilities involving mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
- Strong experience managing MEP construction scopes, including HVAC systems, mechanical piping, electrical distribution, and major equipment installations.
- Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing construction strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, cost forecasting, subcontractor contracts, procurement, and change orders.
- Experience coordinating complex MEP systems with structural and architectural construction activities.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, BIM coordination, quality control, safety requirements, and commissioning processes.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and CPM schedules.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in construction management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license required.
WHAT WE OFFERCulture & RecognitionConsistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
Pay, Ownership & RetirementWeekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
Benefits & WellbeingFree healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
Perks & ProjectsRewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
