Location: Tahoe Reno, NVThe Role: Data Center Sr. MEP Field Manager As a Data Center Senior MEP Field Manager, you will provide operational leadership for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection construction across multiple data center projects or a major campus. You will lead a team of MEP Field Managers, establish consistent field execution standards, and partner with Construction, Design, Operations, Safety, QA/QC, and Commissioning leaders to deliver safe, high-quality projects. This role is accountable for developing field leadership, improving operational performance, and ensuring consistent project delivery from installation through turnover.
What You'll Do - Provide operational leadership for MEP construction across multiple data center projects or a major campus.
- Lead, develop, and mentor MEP Field Managers and other field leaders.
- Establish field execution standards that improve safety, quality, schedule performance, and commissioning readiness.
- Partner with Design, Construction, Operations, Procurement, Safety, QA/QC, Controls, and Commissioning teams to align project execution strategies.
- Drive consistency in MEP installation, testing, startup, commissioning, turnover, and closeout across all assigned projects.
- Allocate field leadership resources based on project priorities, business needs, and organizational goals.
- Review portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to improve delivery across multiple projects.
- Lead resolution of complex technical, construction, and operational issues that affect multiple projects.
- Oversee implementation of MEP quality standards and ensure compliance with applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and Switch standards.
- Develop and improve construction processes, field procedures, reporting standards, and commissioning readiness practices.
- Identify organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies before they impact business objectives.
- Provide executive-level reporting on safety, schedule, quality, staffing, operational readiness, and project risks.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For - You develop high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and leadership.
- You make strategic decisions that improve operational performance across multiple projects.
- You build strong partnerships across Construction, Design, Operations, and executive leadership.
- You communicate clearly, provide timely direction, and remove barriers for your teams.
- You anticipate risks and implement practical solutions before they affect business outcomes.
- You establish consistent standards while adapting to changing business priorities.
- You lead with integrity, support your teammates, and create an environment focused on safety, quality, and the client experience. These expectations align with Switch's Culture Codes.
What You'll Bring Required - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent education and field experience.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- 12+ years of progressively responsible experience managing MEP construction on large commercial or mission-critical projects.
- 5+ years leading managers, supervisors, or multiple field leadership teams.
- Experience overseeing multiple large-scale construction projects or campus-level construction programs.
- Demonstrated success developing leaders, improving operational performance, and driving organizational consistency.
- Expert knowledge of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes.
- Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, industry standards, and mission-critical construction practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, CxAlloy, and SharePoint.
Preferred - Data center or other mission-critical construction leadership experience.
- Professional Engineering license or construction management certification.
- Commissioning, safety, or trade certifications.
If you meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
