MEP Project Manager

Job Title: MEP Project ManagerJob Description

The MEP Project Manager will lead Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. This includes tasks such as estimating, bid reviews, scheduling, utility coordination, subcontractor selection, and buyout. The role involves managing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes, while coordinating subcontractors, project financials, schedules, submittals, RFIs, equipment tracking, BIM/3D coordination, quality, and safety. Additionally, the manager will oversee MEP commissioning, including factory testing, equipment startup, functional and integrated systems testing, final turnover, and closeout documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP activities from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

• Manage estimating, bid reviews, scheduling, and utility coordination.

• Select and buyout subcontractors.

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes.

• Oversee subcontractors, project financials, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and equipment tracking.

• Facilitate BIM/3D coordination and ensure quality and safety.

• Supervise MEP commissioning, including factory testing, equipment startup, and system testing.

• Ensure successful final turnover and closeout documentation.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of construction project management experience with a focus on MEP systems.

• Experience within mission critical or data center environments.

• Proficiency with complex mechanical and electrical systems, commissioning and turnover processes.

• Knowledge of MOPs and third-party commissioning coordination.

• Strong working knowledge of Procore, BIM/3D coordination, project financials, and subcontractor management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or equivalent experience.

• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

• Ability to travel as needed.

Work Environment

The role is onsite at a data center located in either Lubbock, TX or Oklahoma City, OK. The work environment includes working within a strong team structure and support system.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lubbock, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $86.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lubbock, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lubbock,TX.

About Actalent

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