MEP Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

The posting, as KALCON wrote it

The MEP Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s Representative responsible for driving the successful delivery of data center MEP construction projects from shovel-ready status through commissioning and turnover. Reporting to the Project Construction Manager, this role manages project scope, schedule, and budget while overseeing design-build contractors and the General Contractor, coordinating design phases and permitting, and maintaining a strong field presence to verify safe, high-quality construction. The Construction Manager works closely with design teams, operations, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure project work aligns with client requirements, engineering standards, and mission-critical operational goals. The role carries significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility through commissioning, punchlist, closeout, and handoff of the completed facility and project documentation to operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
• Significant experience managing MEP construction on small, medium, and large-scale projects, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget from inception through project completion
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems and their installation, testing, and commissioning
• Experience overseeing General Contractors and design-build contractors, including field oversight, QA/QC, and safety
• Experience coordinating design development, permitting, and approvals with design teams, authorities, and stakeholders
• Experience reviewing contractor billing and substantiating progress through field verification
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data center projects
• Experience coordinating OFCI equipment and utility or energy vendors
• PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional credentials are a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s Representative on site for data center MEP construction, providing leadership and oversight from planning through quality, timely, and safe delivery
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget from inception through completion, and drive pre-construction, design development, permitting, and entitlement activities
• Oversee and coordinate the design phases and design documents, ensuring alignment with project goals, customer requirements, engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications
• Manage and provide oversight of the General Contractor and design-build contractors, holding them accountable for scope, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual obligations
• Participate in rev

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roject closeout

• Support development of business cases and bring projects from concept through internal project approval
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, and cost and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements

At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company including:
• Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
• Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
• Positions Held

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.
Salary Range
$150,000 — $225,000 USD