Construction Manager - MEP
Location: Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 75% Travel Required

Lead the Installation of Mission-Critical Building Systems
The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities depends on expertly coordinated Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP) systems. These systems power, cool, protect, and sustain operations for some of the world's most demanding environments, making field leadership and execution critical to project success. At Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (MIS), we partner with customers, engineers, specialty contractors, and project stakeholders to deliver some of North America's most complex mission-critical, hyperscale, and infrastructure projects. As the General Contractor and EPC delivery arm of the Michels Family of Companies, MIS combines technical expertise and construction excellence to execute projects that power technology, connectivity, and economic growth.

Position Overview
As an MEP Construction Manager, you will lead field execution and coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls construction activities on large-scale data center and infrastructure projects. You will oversee MEP subcontractors, vendors, commissioning activities, and project teams to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. This role serves as a critical link between engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams, ensuring MEP systems are constructed, tested, and delivered to meet project objectives. Success requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex field operations while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field execution and coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls construction activities.
• Manage MEP subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and field personnel to ensure safe and productive project execution.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications, schedules, and work plans to support constructability and field readiness.
• Coordinate installation activities across multiple trades to minimize conflicts and maintain project schedules.
• Support startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure systems achieve operational readiness.
• Identify and resolve field issues, design conflicts, and execution challenges that impact project performance.

What You'll Do

• Manage MEP construction activities supporting hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate daily field operations between project management, engineering, commissioning, and subcontractor teams.
• Monitor installation progress, manpower, productivity, and quality to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Lead construction meetings, schedule reviews, and coordination efforts involving multiple MEP disciplines.
• Promote and reinforce Michels' safety culture while maintaining quality and performance expectations across all project activities.
• Track project risks, communicate field updates, and develop solutions that support successful project delivery.

Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?

• We deliver some of North America's most complex mission-critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects.
• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that strengthens communities and powers economic growth.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Plans

Benefits may vary based on position and location.

Why You?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments where coordination and execution are critical to project success.
• You enjoy solving complex MEP construction challenges and driving teams toward successful outcomes.
• You build strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• You communicate effectively across field, engineering, and management teams.
• You are energized by technical problem-solving, planning, and project execution.
• You take ownership of results and are motivated by delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field and 7+ years of MEP construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls installation activities on large commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and building controls.
• Experience coordinating multiple MEP trades and managing complex field operations within active construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, specifications, shop drawings, schedules, and commissioning requirements.
• Experience supporting startup, testing, commissioning, and project turnover activities.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, constructability reviews, clash detection processes, and project collaboration platforms.
• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility projects preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 75% and support onsite project assignments as required.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

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