The MEP Manager is responsible for overseeing all electrical systems throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases of data center projects. The goal is to ensure that all MEP systems are delivered on time, on budget, and meet the high reliability and efficiency standards required for mission-critical facilities.
Collaborate with design consultants and internal stakeholders to review and validate
Ensure MEP designs align with client requirements, industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, etc.), and local codes.
Provide constructability feedback and value engineering input.
Coordinate the integration of MEP systems with architectural, structural, IT, and security components.
Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination between mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems.
Lead MEP coordination meetings with design teams, contractors, and vendors.
Monitor and manage the execution of MEP works on-site, ensuring adherence to design documents, specifications, and quality standards.
Review and approve MEP installation drawings, method statements, and technical submittals.
Ensure MEP contractors comply with safety regulations and best practices.
Develop and maintain the MEP schedule, aligned with the master project schedule.
Track progress of MEP works against milestones and escalate any deviations or risks.
Manage and coordinate long-leadMEP equipment procurement and delivery timelines.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes for all MEP installations.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Manage the commissioning process, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for MEP systems.
Ensure all systems are tested, balanced, and documented prior to handover.
Ensure all as-built drawings, test certificates, warranties, and O&M manuals are collected and reviewed.
Support the project closeout process and ensure all MEP documentation is handed over to operation
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
10 years of construction management experience
An excellent level of English is mandatory
Proven construction management experience in the Data Center or logistic sector is requested
Proven planning skills (Primavera P6 and MS Project)
Professional accreditation as (PMI/PRINCE/AGILE or equivalent, LEED or BREEAM) will be considered a plus
Driver license required
Workplace will be in Milan with daily presence on project site
Package: The Company offers a competitive remuneration package and possibilities of career development within a dynamic working environment
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Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services.
We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall U.S. program management firm by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion.
Since 1976, we have developed the experience, expertise, and world-class talent that allows us to offer a deeper perspective on our client’s projects. We can quickly and accurately identify the potential risks facing a project, and provide recommendations on how to effectively navigate these risks.
We operate in more than 100 offices across 42 countries. Our regional teams have deep, intuitive local knowledge that helps our clients navigate any potential obstacles. We support this expertise with our wider team of internationally recognized experts.
Our focus as a business is project management, which means we are free of any potential design or contracting conflicts of interest. Our sole purpose is protecting our clients’ needs, managing any potential risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Together, we deliver the infrastructure of change.
Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com
