MEP Project Manager

Owner's Representative MEP Project Manager (Hyperscale Data Center) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Project Located in Saline, MI) Job Type: Contract (24 Months) Schedule: 100% Onsite Pay Rate: $65-$125/hour DOE Overtime: Paid at 1.5x Rate Relocation/Per Diem: Up to $4,000/month available for qualified candidates relocating for the project About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Owner's Representative MEP Project Manager to support a large-scale hyperscale data center development. This is a leadership position focused on protecting the owner's interests throughout the entire project lifecycle. The successful candidate will oversee critical MEP infrastructure from design through commissioning and turnover while driving schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. This is not a field execution role. Instead, this individual will serve as a strategic leader responsible for identifying project risks, reviewing designs, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery on behalf of ownership. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with previous owner-side experience who understand the complexities of hyperscale data center construction and can effectively influence project outcomes at a high level. Key Responsibilities Serve as the Owner's Representative throughout all phases of the project. Provide oversight of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems from design through turnover. Review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documentation. Identify design gaps, constructability concerns, coordination conflicts, and project risks. Drive project schedules, budgets, and overall project performance. Track milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities. Lead collaboration between owners, contractors, consultants, and design teams. Monitor quality standards and project compliance. Support commissioning activities and operational readiness planning. Facilitate project meetings and provide executive-level project updates. Develop solutions to keep the project on schedule and within budget. Ensure accountability across all project stakeholders. Required Qualifications Must Have Previous experience serving as an Owner's Representative or working directly on the owner side of large-scale construction projects. Hyperscale data center experience is required. Experience overseeing MEP systems from design through commissioning and turnover. Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems. Strong understanding of backup generators. Strong understanding of UPS systems. Strong understanding of HVAC systems. Strong understanding of chilled water systems. Strong understanding of mechanical infrastructure. Strong understanding of commissioning processes. Experience reviewing construction drawings and identifying design deficiencies. Proven success managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Mechanical Engineering experience. Experience supporting mission-critical or hyperscale environments. Experience with Procore. Experience with Bluebeam. Experience with Project Scheduling. Experience with Schedule Planning. Experience with Project Coordination. Experience overseeing large-scale data center design and construction projects. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate understands how to represent ownership interests on highly complex construction projects. They can proactively identify issues before they become problems, challenge assumptions when necessary, drive accountability among project teams, and ensure successful project outcomes. We're seeking someone who can walk into meetings prepared with solutions, manage multiple stakeholders effectively, and confidently lead discussions related to schedule, quality, risk, and project execution. Why Consider This Opportunity Work on a landmark hyperscale data center development. Represent ownership on a high-visibility mission‑critical project. Influence major project decisions from design through commissioning. Collaborate with top‑tier construction, engineering, and commissioning teams. Long-term project stability with a 24‑month engagement. Competitive hourly compensation. Up to $4,000/month in relocation/ per diem support for qualified candidates. Opportunity to help shape next‑generation digital infrastructure at scale. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $125.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saline, MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026. 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. Equal Opportunity and Compliance The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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