Tenant Construction Representative – Data Center MEP

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Tenant Construction Representative to support a leading data center organization in Wise, Virginia. This is a highly accelerated tenant fit-out project with a heavy mechanical/MEP scope, rather than a traditional ground-up building construction role.

The project team is working to accomplish approximately six months of construction activity within roughly two months, making schedule management, field coordination, and rapid issue resolution critical to success.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience overseeing mechanical and MEP construction, specifically involving chillers, air handlers, and mission-critical infrastructure. This individual will serve as an on-site construction representative, coordinating closely with contractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep the project moving toward turnover.

RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as an on-site construction representative throughout an aggressive data center tenant fit-out project Oversee and coordinate MEP construction activities with a strong emphasis on mechanical systems Monitor installation and project progress involving chillers, air handlers, and supporting mechanical infrastructure Coordinate tenant-specific scopes including white-space fit-out, busway systems, RPPs, rack infrastructure, and related MEP systems Partner closely with general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and project stakeholders to maintain schedule and quality Identify field issues, schedule risks, coordination conflicts, and quality concerns and drive them toward resolution Track punch-list and closeout activities through project completion and turnover Support the transition from active construction through commissioning, turnover, and white-space readiness Maintain strong communication across stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment Provide flexibility for project needs outside standard hours when required, while maintaining a standard 40-hour on-site workweek

Skills and Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience in construction management, owner's representation, tenant representation, or a similar construction role Strong MEP construction experience with particular depth on the mechanical side Hands-on project experience involving chillers and air handling units (AHUs) Experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex MEP environments Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and project stakeholders Ability to manage an aggressive construction schedule and quickly identify and escalate risks Strong understanding of construction drawings, field coordination, punch-list management, and project turnover Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work on-site in Wise, Virginia throughout the duration of the project NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center environments Experience with tenant improvement or white-space fit-out projects Familiarity with busway, RPPs, rack infrastructure, and critical electrical systems Experience supporting commissioning and construction-to-operations turnover Experience on accelerated or fast-track mission-critical construction projects Familiarity with network turn-up and data hall readiness

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