Mechanical Project Manager - Data Center

Mechanical Project Manager — Mission‑Critical (MEP)

Position Summary

Lead the mechanical side of a once‑in‑a‑generation hyperscale build. As the Mechanical Project Manager, you will be the go‑to resource for all MEP scope—from preconstruction strategy and design review to procurement, installation, energization, commissioning, and closeout. You’ll balance speed with rigor, guiding teams to deliver first‑time accuracy on a campus built for high‑density, AI‑ready compute.

Responsibilities

• Design & Constructability Reviews: Scrutinize mechanical/electrical drawings and specs; flag code compliance, constructability constraints, and lifecycle impacts.
• MEP Procurement & Partnering: Build scopes of work, author RFPs, lead pre‑bid meetings, evaluate alternates, and recommend award with clear commercial/technical rationale.
• Cost & Schedule Control: Execute quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, and VE; craft CPM logic for mechanical work (procurement → install → energization → commissioning).
• Field Coordination: Drive look‑ahead planning, system shutdown sequencing, and constraint removal across structural/MEP/low‑voltage interfaces.
• Quality & Commissioning: Partner with 3rd‑party agents to plan functional/performance testing; maintain commissioning logs; orchestrate owner training and turnover.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present MEP pricing, risks, and recovery plans to internal/external teams with concise, executive‑ready narratives.

Qualifications (Required)

• 8+ years with mechanical/electrical or general contractors on large commercial/industrial builds.
• 2+ years in MEP estimating with ability to draft clear scopes for mech/electrical/plumbing/fire protection/low voltage.
• Fluent in code compliance, drawing/spec interpretation, and MEP cost drivers.
• Strong communicator with architects, engineers, trade partners, and owners.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD, estimating tools, and construction platforms (e.g., Procore, Autodesk).
• Proficient in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office; OSHA‑30/CPR/First Aid a plus.

Work Environment & Travel

• On‑site leadership for a multi‑year hyperscale program. Rotational home trips and premium per diem packages may be available for traveling professionals.
• Culture rooted in safety, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Own MEP outcomes on a multi‑building, multi‑year mission‑critical program.
• Collaborate with elite design/MEP trade partners using model‑based coordination and commissioning best practices.
• Accelerate your career in the most in‑demand sector of construction.

Campus by the Numbers (Anonymized)

• 100 MW of critical IT load live (first building)—commissioned in two 50 MW phases 
• Campus capacity: 400 MW planned at full build-out
• Leased under a ~$11 billion, 15‑year agreement—initially 250 MW, later expanded to full capacity 
• Ultra-efficient design with liquid cooling, near-zero water usage, and projected $2.7 billion in lifecycle cost savings over 30 years 
• On a record pace—first 50 MW operational in late October, second phase shortly thereafter

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ellendale, ND.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Offers a wide variety of benefits form Per Diem to relocatoin and project bonuses

This is a fully onsite position in Ellendale,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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