Construction Manager (MEP)

NES Fircroft are delighted to be partnering with a Data Center Operator who are looking to an MEP Construction Manager to their team working on their flagship project in San Antonio, Texas.

Role will be contract based with on going duration, offering a strong hourly rate of pay and will be open to US nationals or candidates with existing Right to Work in USA.

Project Delivery & Site Oversight

• Act as the owner's representative on-site for hyperscale and enterprise data centre construction projects.
• Monitor MEP construction activities to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery.
• Support project execution from early-stage construction through commissioning, handover and operational readiness.
• Conduct regular site walks and provide detailed updates on progress, quality, safety and construction performance.
• Identify, document and escalate project risks, issues and potential delays to project leadership.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Monitor General Contractor and subcontractor performance against project objectives, schedules and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with design teams, construction partners, commissioning teams and internal stakeholders to drive project alignment.
• Support schedule reviews, budget discussions and project status reporting.
• Escalate non-conformance, performance concerns and contractual issues where required.
• Act as a key communication link between project teams, operators and delivery partners.

Design & Technical Coordination

• Review design documentation and support design-build coordination processes.
• Monitor the implementation of engineering standards, project specifications and customer requirements.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns and compliance issues, providing timely reporting and recommendations.
• Support permitting, entitlement and project approval activities throughout the development process.

Cost, Schedule & Commercial Support

• Track project milestones, schedule performance and scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contractor applications for payment and validate reported progress through field verification.
• Support final project reconciliation and closeout activities.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives while maintaining operational and reliability requirements.

Commissioning & Handover

• Participate in integrated systems testing, commissioning activities and final project acceptance processes.
• Track punch list completion and closeout status.
• Support successful transition of the facility and documentation package to operations teams.
• Monitor activities that could impact mission-critical operations and escalate concerns immediately.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned and share best practices across projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and schedule efficiencies.
• Support ongoing enhancement of project delivery standards and methodologies.

Required Experience

• Proven experience managing MEP construction activities on large-scale mission-critical, data centre, industrial or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems within complex facilities.
• Experience working with General Contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of commissioning, turnover and operational readiness processes.
• Ability to identify project risks and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience monitoring project schedules, budgets and contractor performance.

Key Skills

• Data Centre Construction
• MEP Systems Delivery
• Contractor Management
• Schedule & Cost Monitoring
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Risk Management
• Design Coordination
• Commissioning & Handover
• Stakeholder Communication
• Project Reporting

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.