Data Center Project Manager (M&E)

Location: Somerset, NJ, United States

Rate range: $50–$55

Company

hirify.global provides the project leadership assignment for critical data center infrastructure initiatives.

What you will do

• Lead assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure CAPEX projects from scope definition through handover.
• Develop and maintain scopes, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, financial updates, documentation, and change management processes.
• Manage procurement, including RFPs, bid evaluation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third-party service providers in line with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other M&E components.
• Support regulatory compliance, safety and industry standards, SLA/KPI commitments, sustainability goals, and certifications including LEED, WELL, WiredScore, and SmartScore.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission-critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment is required.
• 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 and 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.
• This is an MEP role, not a telecom or application/software development role.

Nice to have

• Experience with financial firms and refreshing equipment in live financial data center environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Contribute to the reliability, resiliency, and modernization of a global data center environment.
• Work with senior engineering leadership and cross-functional teams on high-impact infrastructure programs.
• Gain exposure to complex, mission-critical projects.