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MEP Project Manager - Data Center

Yates Construction
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jun 2026

About the role

Job Title: MEP Project Manager

Locations: Canton, MS

Job Summary:

The MEP Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members and the client to promote the interest of both Yates and the client in all matters. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project and is charged with utilizing their experience and knowledge to make expeditious decisions, model efficiency and run projects efficiently.

Primary Duties:

  • Leading in administering the safety program for the project
  • Ensuring superintendents have the necessary trades, materials, and equipment available to efficiently construct the project
  • Overseeing subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. to support project schedule delivery and scope of work commitments
  • Performing and overseeing of project specific QA/QC practices to ensure project delivered to project specifications and Yates’ standards of quality
  • Completing and communicating daily reports of activities that were scheduled and competed, along with other communications regarding the project’s progress to all stakeholders
  • Completing walk-throughs of the site to ensure safety, cleanliness, and standards are maintained
  • Identifying and resolving field and design issues
  • Leading meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns
  • Representing the site team in owners’ meetings
  • Developing and maintaining the site logistics plan for the project in conjunction with the General Superintendent
  • Developing scopes of work for each subcontractor
  • Performing constructability reviews
  • Arranging and leading preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work
  • Tracking field progress against the “plan,” assisting in the development of the recovery plans if necessary
  • Participating in ensuring quality control is in accordance with the established project quality assurance program
  • Scheduling and leading the project close-out process
  • Coordinating punch list items and procedures
  • Managing of the project permit process
  • Participating in the development of strategic plans including VDC
  • Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
  • Follow Yates Code of Conduct
  • Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
    • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
    • Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.
    • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
    • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
    • Participate in workplace inspections.
    • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
    • Participate in required and/or assigned training.
    • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
    • Present a mature approach to working safely.
    • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
    • Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
    • Other related duties as needed and assigned by Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications:

  • An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred