About this opportunity
Metric Geo lists this Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction (MEP) opportunity in richmond, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
$130,000–$175,000 + $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
We're partnering with a leading MEP contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects.
With a growing presence in the data center construction market, our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major MEP packages on large-scale data center developments in the Richmond, VA region.
This is an opportunity to join an established, financially strong contractor with a strong project pipeline, excellent resources, and genuine long-term career opportunities.
You'll take ownership of major MEP construction packages valued at $10M+, managing the delivery of critical building systems within fast-paced, technically demanding data center environments.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead major mechanical, electrical, or plumbing construction packages on data center projects.
Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and profitability.
Coordinate with General Contractors, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.
Oversee manpower planning, procurement, material flow, and construction execution.
Work closely with engineering, BIM/VDC, and fabrication teams to resolve coordination challenges.
Support commissioning, quality control, and successful project handover.
Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers.
What We're Looking For
5+ years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction project management experience.
Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing (MEP) construction.
Experience managing construction packages valued at $10M+.
Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, labor planning, and subcontractor management.
Experience delivering complex, fast-track construction projects.
OSHA 30 certification.
Data center experience highly desirable, although candidates from other technically complex MEP environments are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer?
$130K–$175K Base Salary (DOE)
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Car Allowance + Fuel Card
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Paid Holidays & Personal Leave
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
Long-Term Career Growth in the Data Center Sector
Why Make the Move?
Data center construction is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, and this is your opportunity to become a key part of a contractor delivering the critical infrastructure behind it.
You'll have the backing of a well-established MEP business, the autonomy to lead major projects, and the opportunity to develop your career in the mission-critical construction market.
Whether you're an experienced Data Center PM or a strong MEP Project Manager looking to break into the sector, I'd love to hear from you.
Who can apply
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