Position Overview

The MEP Construction Manager plays a critical field leadership role in the fast-tracked execution of Fleet's mega-scale, mission-critical data center campuses. Reporting to the Sr. Construction Manager (MEP) where one is staffed - or directly to the Director of Construction when the CM leads the MEP discipline on a campus - this role acts as the owner/operator representative for the MEP discipline, directly owning the oversight, safety, quality, and schedule adherence of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and mission-critical systems scopes - including medium-to-low voltage electrical distribution, standby/emergency generation, heavy mechanical cooling, integrated controls/BMS, and fire/life-safety and security systems.

This individual drives accountability across General Contractors and trade partners, serving as a key cross-functional link between field execution, internal design and engineering teams, commissioning agents, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Delivery

• Oversee Contract Execution: Hold the General Contractor and MEP tier-1 partners accountable for the execution of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and mission-critical systems scopes.
• Milestone Protection: Track and safeguard project schedules, budgets, and quality metrics, proactively identifying, escalating, and mitigating critical-path risks.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate MEP rough-in, systems integration, and energization sequencing with the CSA and power scopes; represent field operations during internal Preconstruction and Design reviews.
• Owner Oversight: Lead site-based progress evaluations, owner inspections, and MEP milestone sign-offs.

Technical, Quality & Commissioning Oversight

• Engineering & Quality Assurance: Audit and verify that MV/LV electrical, mechanical cooling, controls/BMS, and mission-critical installations comply with Fleet design documents, engineering specifications, and quality benchmarks.
• Standards & Reliability: Verify GC compliance with Fleet's high-availability, mission-critical resiliency requirements, building codes, municipal permitting, and engineering specifications.
• Change Management: Review, validate, and sign off on technical submittals, RFIs, and field changes through Procore.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Align MEP readiness with the delivery and rigging schedules of long-lead OFCI equipment (e.g., switchgear, generators, chillers, UPS).
• Commissioning & Turnover: Support MEP participation in Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning with commissioning and operations teams; witness and validate quality documentation and punch-list completion.

Budgeting & Contracts

• Financial Stewardship: Oversee and forecast MEP-related project budgets, contingencies, and cash-flow tracking.
• Commercial Procurement Support: Provide field-level technical expertise during RFP processes, contractor onboarding, and bid evaluations for major MEP trade packages.
• Change Order Auditing: Audit and negotiate contractor change orders and scope clarifications for financial efficiency.

Stakeholder, Risk & Safety

• Owner Interface: Serve as the point of contact for MEP-related alignment between internal leadership, the GC team, commissioning agents, and external consultants; report progress and risk to the Sr. CM (MEP) where staffed, otherwise to the Director of Construction.
• Safety Culture Leadership: Drive an incident-free safety culture on-site, including energized-work and high-risk systems safety, auditing GC compliance with EHS requirements, OSHA regulations, and Fleet safety protocols.
• Risk Mitigation: Drive proactive mitigation of systems integration risks, long-lead equipment exposure, and fast-tracked build schedules.
• Sustainability Oversight: Ensure GC adherence to energy efficiency and sustainability targets for MEP systems where applicable.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical field leadership experience.
• 12+ years of experience managing in-building MEP delivery - medium-to-low voltage electrical distribution, standby/emergency generation, heavy mechanical cooling, integrated controls/BMS, and mission-critical systems - on large-scale, fast-tracked projects. Owner/operator or developer experience preferred; a strong general contractor delivery background, or leadership experience with a well-established mechanical or electrical trade partner at this scale, is also considered.
• Proven track record enforcing performance on major trade packages, contracts, and schedules for mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency interpreting MEP designs and specifications and supporting multi-level commissioning (L1-L5).
• Proficiency with Procore (or equivalent project management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong organizational skills across multiple workstreams.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Compensation Range: $175,000 - $215,000 + Discretionary bonus

These positions are located in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center north of Sparks, NV and require the candidate to be on-site (senior field roles on-site five days per week), located within a commutable distance to the project site.

Employment & Benefits

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. As these are on-site positions, there is limited travel associated with the roles.