The Boldt Company

Senior Mechanical MEP Manager - Data Centers

The Boldt Company$167K — $216K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required (or a combination of education and experience).
  • 10+ years of experience managing MEP construction on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects.
  • 10+ years reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • 10+ years of experience with HVAC, chilled water, fire protection, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems specifically in mission-critical environments.
  • 7+ years of experience with construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Experience supporting mission-critical data center MEP projects is crucial.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full project lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems for data center projects.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance across project teams.
  • Influence design and define project scope to align cost and schedule during preconstruction phases.
  • Collaborate with craft labor and trade partners to drive project alignment and outcomes.
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and partners to facilitate team cohesion and problem-solving.
  • Manage complex, high-density construction projects in a fast-moving environment.
  • Conduct performance validation and operational testing of MEP systems.

Benefits

  • Per diem provided for project-related travel.
  • Enhanced compensation for time spent away from home.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Mechanical MEP Manager - Mission Critical/Data Center Construction
Location: United States - 75 - 100% Travel Required
Company: The Boldt Company
Anticipated Salary Range: $167,000 - $216,000

Additional Compensation: For project assignments requiring travel, Boldt provides per diem along with enhanced compensation to recognize time spent away from home.

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical MEP Manager who thrives in high-stakes, fast-paced environments and has a proven track record leading hyperscale, mission-critical data center construction projects. The Senior Mechanical MEP Manager for Data Centers serves as the leader of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems across the full project lifecycle. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to influence design, define scope, and align cost, schedule, and constructability during the design and preconstruction phases within a collaborative environment.

You'll foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance-driving alignment across project teams, craft labor, and trade partners. Just as important, you'll build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and partners, bringing teams together to solve problems and deliver results. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment delivering high-density, technically complex construction projects for hyperscale data center clients, while helping shape lasting partnerships and Boldt's continued growth in the data center market.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $167,000 - $216,000 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field required (or combo of education/experience)
  • 10+ years of experience managing MEP construction on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects.
  • 10+ years reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • 10+ years of experience with HVAC, chilled water, fire protection, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems in mission-critical environments.
  • 7+ years of experience with construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
  • Experience supporting mission-critical data center MEP projects.
  • Knowledge of commissioning, performance validation, and operational testing of MEP systems.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter, comfortable on fast-paced, on-site construction projects.
  • Data Center and General Contractor experience required.
  • Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project & other PM technical tools.

Nice to Have
  • Knowledge of self- perform scopes of work

Unsolicited Correspondence

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement-unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

About The Boldt Company

The Boldt Company is a construction services company headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1889 by Martin Boldt and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. The company provides a wide range of construction services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. Boldt has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. Boldt is a privately held company and is still owned by the Boldt family.
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