MEP Project Manager (Somerset)

Hybrid role - 4 days Onsite and 1 day Remote

• Location: Somerset, NJ (Hybrid minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)
• Department: Enterprise Tech & Services Enterprise Data Centers Reporting Manager: Vice President, EDC Engineering & Operations Position Summary.
• The Data Center Project Manager (M&E) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of mechanical, electrical, and technology infrastructure construction projects within the firm's enterprise data centers.
• This role manages full project lifecycle execution including scope definition, design coordination, vendor oversight, financial management, commissioning support, and handover to operations.
• The position ensures all assigned projects meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements.
• Sites within the NY/NJ area will be undergoing a refresh of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• The goal of this role is to provide owner-related project management functions working with operations teams, construction vendors and their respective project managers, engineering, and commissioning service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders. Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third-party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change management processes, and required meeting cadence. Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per-project basis.
• Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady state operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission-critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment required.
• Experience with financial firms is preferred, as it relates to the critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center environment is preferred.
• This is a MEP role and not telecom or application/software development.
• Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large-scale project budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.
• Why This Role: This position provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability, resiliency, and modernization of the firm's global data center environment.
• The role offers exposure to senior engineering leadership, high-impact infrastructure programs, and cross-functional teams delivering complex, mission-critical projects.