MEP Project Manager – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

• Direct multidisciplinary design teams across various fields including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, security, and telecommunications.

• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and resource distribution.

• Collaborate with utility providers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), contractors, vendors, and owner teams.

• Manage project development through all phases including feasibility, concept design, Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documentation (CD), permitting, and construction administration.

• Organize design reviews, risk evaluations, and quality assurance processes.

• Track project financial performance and assist with contract management.

• Guide and develop junior engineering and project management personnel.

• Oversee the overall project delivery, client relations, design coordination, schedule and budget management, quality assurance, and infrastructure design supervision for mission-critical and data center projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in engineering consulting or project management.

• Experience with critical facilities, including data centers, hospitals, central plants, or other mission-critical infrastructures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier concepts, ASHRAE TC 9.9, NFPA, NEC, and local building regulations.

• Experience managing projects ranging from 3 MW to over 100 MW campuses.

• Solid understanding of MEP systems, utility coordination, and construction administration.

• PE license is preferred.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance with options from UnitedHealthcare, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plans.

• Kaiser medical plan options available in California.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Dental insurance provided through Delta Dental.

• Vision insurance available through EyeMed.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 401(k) retirement plan with total employer contributions up to 4.5%.

• Employer matching on employee contributions.

• Additional discretionary 1% contribution in company shares for eligible employees.

• Student loan payment matching towards employer retirement contributions.

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Parental leave.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Additional long-term disability insurance.

• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance provided through MetLife.

• Legal services available through LegalShield.

• Identity theft protection provided by LifeLock.

• Periodic opportunities to purchase company shares directly.

• Flexibility for remote work with reimbursement for approved business travel expenses.