MEP Director

Position: MEP Director – Data Center Development & Construction
Location: Remote/hybrid with sporadic travel
A leading infrastructure development firm seeks an experienced MEP Director to lead the delivery of large-scale data centre construction projects across the Atlanta market and the broader Southeast region. This leadership role oversees all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems from preconstruction through commissioning and operational handover.
The MEP Director will drive technical execution, coordination, quality, and performance across multiple mission-critical projects, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight for all MEP and critical systems activities across multiple data center construction projects
Lead MEP strategy and execution from design development, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover
Manage and coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and BMS/controls scopes
Partner closely with development, design, construction, operations, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Oversee MEP budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, value engineering, and financial reporting
Direct contractor and vendor selection processes, bid evaluations, scope reviews, and contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with project schedules, safety standards, QA/QC requirements, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements
Lead technical reviews of drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and field execution plans
Mentor and manage project managers, MEP managers, field engineers, and site teams
Coordinate commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, and infrastructure handover processes
Provide executive-level reporting and project updates to internal and external stakeholders
Support phased deployments and concurrent project execution across Georgia and the Southeast region
Requirements
12+ years of experience in MEP or construction leadership roles, with significant mission-critical or data center experience
Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing MEP systems for data center or critical infrastructure projects
Deep expertise in electrical distribution, mechanical cooling systems, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and critical infrastructure
Proven success managing large-scale, capital-intensive construction programs and multi-site teams
Strong understanding of commissioning, startup, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover
Experience managing MEP subcontractors, engineering consultants, vendors, and commissioning agents
Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing large project budgets and forecasting
Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, BIM/VDC coordination tools, and construction cost management platforms
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
PMP, PE, or equivalent certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience delivering multi-megawatt hyperscale or enterprise data center campuses
Strong familiarity with Atlanta-area permitting agencies, subcontractor markets, and regional labor environments
Experience supporting phased data center deployments and fast-track construction schedules
Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects across Georgia and the Southeast
Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency strategies, and mission-critical best practices
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