Project Manager

Job Title: MEP Construction Project ManagerJob DescriptionThe MEP Construction Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes on complex mission critical and data center projects. This role manages all MEP activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and operational reliability.Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes from preconstruction through project closeout on mission critical and data center projects.
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors across all MEP trades, ensuring clear communication, alignment with project goals, and adherence to contract requirements.
• Manage project budgeting and cost control for MEP scopes, monitoring expenditures and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial targets.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring MEP activities are properly sequenced and completed on time.
• Coordinate Building Information Modeling (BIM) activities for MEP systems, working closely with design and field teams to resolve clashes and optimize constructability.
• Drive the commissioning process for MEP systems, ensuring proper testing, documentation, and turnover to operations teams.
• Manage critical data center work and Method of Procedure (MOP) processes to protect live operations and minimize risk during construction and upgrades.
• Lead trade coordination meetings to resolve field issues, align installation plans, and maintain productivity across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection trades.
• Oversee client communication related to MEP scopes, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support and participate in preconstruction activities, including scope definition, constructability reviews, and input on estimates and schedules.
• Monitor on-site safety practices related to MEP work and ensure compliance with project safety standards and procedures.
• Manage project documentation for MEP scopes, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, commissioning records, and turnover packages.
• Collaborate with civil and utility teams to coordinate dry and wet utilities and low voltage systems as part of the overall project plan.
• Adapt to project travel requirements and onsite needs, maintaining a strong presence in the field to support successful execution.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management experience in construction with a focus on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes.
• Hands-on experience delivering mission critical projects, with a strong understanding of reliability and uptime requirements.
• Direct experience managing data center construction projects and critical facility operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in MEP coordination across multiple trades on complex projects.
• Experience in commissioning MEP systems, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Experience coordinating BIM for MEP systems and working with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and field issues.
• In-depth knowledge of Method of Procedure (MOP) processes for critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage trade partners and subcontractors, including performance oversight and issue resolution.
• Effective client communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and build trust.
• Schedule management skills, including development, tracking, and adjustment of detailed project timelines.
• Cost control experience, with the ability to monitor budgets, forecast costs, and implement corrective actions.
• Preconstruction experience supporting scope definition, constructability reviews, and input into estimates and schedules.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel and work onsite as project needs require.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on civil aspects of large construction projects, particularly in environments similar to OKC.
• Experience in dry and wet utility coordination, including integration with MEP systems.
• Experience with low voltage systems within data center and mission critical environments.
• Ability to thrive within a strong team structure and support framework, collaborating effectively with project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing complex MEP scopes and documentation.

Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite role supporting mission critical and data center construction projects, with potential project locations in areas such as Lubbock, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The work environment centers on active construction sites with a strong team and support structure, and involves close collaboration with civil, utility, and MEP trades. The schedule typically follows a rotation of 10 days on and 4 days off, and weekly hours can exceed 60, reflecting the intensity and importance of the projects. The role focuses on managing MEP and fire protection scopes, coordinating dry and wet utilities and low voltage systems, and supporting safe and reliable operations in critical facilities. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $215000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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