Data Center Project Manager (M&E)
Zealogics.com Somerset, New Jersey, United States · $104K–$114K/yr
Information Technology & Services · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
The Project Manager will lead mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX initiatives while managing project scopes, budgets, and procurement activities. They will coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of data center systems.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5-10+ years of experience in mission-critical construction projects. Strong knowledge of critical facility systems and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment are required.
Full description
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 -Bachelors 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 firms 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.
Rate range- $50-$55
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