MEP Project Manager II – Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

MEP Project Manager II managing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection aspects for data center projects. Ensuring project delivery meets specifications on time and within budget.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in the project preconstruction process focusing on the MEP trades including developing bid procedures, bid reviews, utility coordination, vendor & subcontractor qualifications, estimating and scheduling.
Possess a clear understanding of the owner project agreement and communicate to other team members.
Develop business relationships internally and externally through effective communication.
Provide insights into Temporary Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems to support the overall construction site and required based upon overall construction schedule.
Effectively buyout, award, contract and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection scopes of work.
Provide a clear understanding and communication of MEP Subcontractor scope of work based upon project drawings, specification, owner requirements and project schedule.
Assistance with understanding and managing MEP Subcontractor change requests, progress payments and overall finances.
Engage in all aspects of project financials including establishing budgets, assigning budget cost code structure, approving invoices, and developing owner pay applications.
Manage assigned project team members and subcontractor partners.
Mentor internal team members through delegation and supervision.
Assist in developing project team structures, assigning project responsibilities, and training team members.
Provide feedback to team members based on job performance.
Assist field team with the development of MEP tasks for Project Schedule.
Lead implementation of the Project Quality and Safety Plans with MEP Subcontractors.
Create, organize, and update owner-furnished and contractor-furnished material tracking logs, project equipment testing and inspection documentation, and deviation reports.
Lead the establishment of MEP submittal register per the Project Documents, including initial review, organization, packaging, workflowing, and proper distribution.
Communicate the RFI/submittal forecasting to client and third parties.
Manage MEP Subcontractors through the Building Information Modeling (BIM) or 3-D construction coordination process.
Provide timely and clear communication of any MEP Project risks to the project team, clients and third parties.
Lead the Project Commissioning process as required through factory witness testing, onsite inspections, startup, functional testing, and integrated testing for successful project completion.
Complete all requested documentation, warranties, as-built or record documents, final retention release, and other process and procedures that support all Project Closeout Requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of experience in construction project management with focus on MEP systems.
A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or construction science (or equivalent work experience) is required.
Knowledge of complex data center MEP systems with the ability to work with limited supervision.
Working knowledge of Procore, P6, and other construction management tools is required.
High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity along with the ability to travel as needed for project success.
Demonstrated understanding of early turnover dates, hand-offs to third-party commissioning agents, and the overall commissioning process with experience in data center critical work MOPs (Methods of Procedures) processes.
Ability to communicate effectively and proactively, with a heavy focus on team and customer relationships.
Mission Critical Data Center project experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction project managementMEP systemsestimatingschedulingbudget managementchange request managementproject commissioningBIMfactory witness testingfunctional testing

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam leadershipmentoringrelationship buildingdelegationfeedback provisionprofessionalismintegrityproblem-solvingproactive communication