{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8705f7f4fe3bfd21b17c2e04","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8705f7f4fe3bfd21b17c2e04","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8705f7f4fe3bfd21b17c2e04","title":"Technical Program Manager, Design Engineering (MEP)","description":"Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world's key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.\nFocused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow's data center infrastructure, today for some of the world's most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.\nTitle: Technical Program Manager, Engineering\nLocation: Ashville, Ohio\nThe Technical Program Manager, Engineering will oversee the end-to-end delivery of data center projects, including design review, construction, commissioning, and operational handover. This role ensures that all engineering, construction, and operational requirements are met on time, within budget, and according to quality and compliance standards.\nThe position involves close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams — mechanical electrical, plumbing (MEP), civil, IT infrastructure, security and operations — to deliver hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers.\nThis role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical expertise, hands-on experience in hyperscale and Tier III+ data centers, and proven project management leadership. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of high-availability data center infrastructure, bridging design, construction, and operations.\n\nKey Roles & Responsibilities\nProject Management & Execution\nLead full project lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, and handover.\nDevelop, monitor, and maintain master project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.\nEstablish project governance framework, reporting cadence, and executive dashboards.\nIdentify project risks, maintain risk registers, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues.\nEnsure contractor compliance with contractual milestones, performance guarantees, and LD provisions.\nSupport procurement strategy including evaluation of EPC / D&B / CM delivery models.\nEngineering & Technical Oversight\nReview, approve, and coordinate technical designs: electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, security, and IT infrastructure.\nValidate system redundancy (N+1, N+2, 2N, 2N+1) and operational reliability requirements.\nEnsure compliance with local regulations, utility requirements, and international standards (Uptime Tier III/IV, NFPA, IEC, TIA, ISO).\nCoordinate with utility providers (e.g., TNB or regional utilities) for grid interconnection, energization, and regulatory approvals.\nOversee HV/MV infrastructure delivery, protection coordination, and energization strategy.\nReview power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash) and reliability analysis.\nOversee vendor, contractor, and consultant performance to meet technical specifications and project objectives.\nTeam Leadership & Stakeholder Management\nMonitor CAPEX budgets, cost forecasts, and financial controls.\nMaintain portfolio-level reporting including project dashboards, schedule health metrics, and risk registers aligned with corporate PMO standards.\nDevelop capital funding requests, maintain cost forecasts, and coordinate with corporate finance and PMO on capital authorization and variance reporting.\nTrack procurement schedules and mitigate supply chain risks.\nReview progress payment certifications and contractor claims.\nParticipate in tender evaluations and contract award recommendations.\nLead multi-disciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and internal engineers.\nAct as primary interface between clients, suppliers, utility authorities, and internal teams.\nMentor junior engineers and project staff, fostering knowledge transfer and operational excellence.\nEnsure seamless communication and coordination across all stakeholders.\nSupport Director of Engineering in strategic planning and executive reporting.\nCompliance, Quality & Safety\nEnforce adherence to engineering standards, corporate governance, and safety regulations.\nReview quality reports to validate system installation and workmanship.\nSupport environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.\nEnsure environmental permits and statutory compliance are maintained throughout project lifecycle.\nOperation and Handover\nFacilitate smooth transition to operations including as-built documentation, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and asset registers.\nEnsure operational readiness, maintainability, and uptime SLA compliance.\nSupport training of O&M teams and post-handover stabilization.\nValidate performance metrics including PUE, WUE, and system reliability KPIs.\nEducation & Certifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.\nMaster's Degree in Business Administration, engineering leadership, or similar, preferred.\nPreferred: PMP, CDCP, ATD (Accredited Tier Designer)\nExperience:\nMinimum 10 years in data center construction, commissioning, or hyperscale infrastructure projects.\nExperience with 275kV grid intake and campus-scale developments preferred.\nProven delivery of large-scale Tier III+ or hyperscale DCs (50 MW+).\nWorking-level of knowledge of critical data center systems design and operation including HVAC (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling systems, etc.), Electrical (LV/MV distribution, UPS systems, generators, etc.), Fire Suppression systems (Pumps/Motors, pre-action, sprinklers, etc.), and BMS/SCADA software.\nExperience managing EPC / D&B contractors and complex stakeholder environments.\nTechnical Skills:\nKnowledge of electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, HVAC systems, IT infrastructure, security system\nFamiliarity with Uptime, TIA, NFPA, IEC, ISO standards.\nExperience in project management tools: Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.\nSoft Skills & Leadership:\nExcellent leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder management.\nEffective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving under tight deadlines.\nStrong decision-making under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments.\nKey Competencies\nCandidate should take full ownership of projects and provide hands-on technical and managerial leadership.\nMust be capable of delivering hyperscale, Tier III+, and colocation data centers\nStrong focus on mechanical & electrical engineering systems, commissioning, operational readiness, and uptime SLA compliance.\nCapable of managing large campus-scale developments and phased expansions.\nAbility to bridge engineering, commercial, and operational disciplines.\nEdgeConneX believes inclusion – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nEdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.\nFor more information on how we process your data, visit our Data Privacy Policy here.","company":"Edgeconnex","rawCompany":"edgeconnex","city":"Ashville","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-28T13:11:01.799Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager, Design Engineering (MEP)","description":"Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world's key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.\nFocused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow's data center infrastructure, today for some of the world's most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.\nTitle: Technical Program Manager, Engineering\nLocation: Ashville, Ohio\nThe Technical Program Manager, Engineering will oversee the end-to-end delivery of data center projects, including design review, construction, commissioning, and operational handover. This role ensures that all engineering, construction, and operational requirements are met on time, within budget, and according to quality and compliance standards.\nThe position involves close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams — mechanical electrical, plumbing (MEP), civil, IT infrastructure, security and operations — to deliver hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers.\nThis role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical expertise, hands-on experience in hyperscale and Tier III+ data centers, and proven project management leadership. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of high-availability data center infrastructure, bridging design, construction, and operations.\n\nKey Roles & Responsibilities\nProject Management & Execution\nLead full project lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, and handover.\nDevelop, monitor, and maintain master project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.\nEstablish project governance framework, reporting cadence, and executive dashboards.\nIdentify project risks, maintain risk registers, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues.\nEnsure contractor compliance with contractual milestones, performance guarantees, and LD provisions.\nSupport procurement strategy including evaluation of EPC / D&B / CM delivery models.\nEngineering & Technical Oversight\nReview, approve, and coordinate technical designs: electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, security, and IT infrastructure.\nValidate system redundancy (N+1, N+2, 2N, 2N+1) and operational reliability requirements.\nEnsure compliance with local regulations, utility requirements, and international standards (Uptime Tier III/IV, NFPA, IEC, TIA, ISO).\nCoordinate with utility providers (e.g., TNB or regional utilities) for grid interconnection, energization, and regulatory approvals.\nOversee HV/MV infrastructure delivery, protection coordination, and energization strategy.\nReview power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash) and reliability analysis.\nOversee vendor, contractor, and consultant performance to meet technical specifications and project objectives.\nTeam Leadership & Stakeholder Management\nMonitor CAPEX budgets, cost forecasts, and financial controls.\nMaintain portfolio-level reporting including project dashboards, schedule health metrics, and risk registers aligned with corporate PMO standards.\nDevelop capital funding requests, maintain cost forecasts, and coordinate with corporate finance and PMO on capital authorization and variance reporting.\nTrack procurement schedules and mitigate supply chain risks.\nReview progress payment certifications and contractor claims.\nParticipate in tender evaluations and contract award recommendations.\nLead multi-disciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and internal engineers.\nAct as primary interface between clients, suppliers, utility authorities, and internal teams.\nMentor junior engineers and project staff, fostering knowledge transfer and operational excellence.\nEnsure seamless communication and coordination across all stakeholders.\nSupport Director of Engineering in strategic planning and executive reporting.\nCompliance, Quality & Safety\nEnforce adherence to engineering standards, corporate governance, and safety regulations.\nReview quality reports to validate system installation and workmanship.\nSupport environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.\nEnsure environmental permits and statutory compliance are maintained throughout project lifecycle.\nOperation and Handover\nFacilitate smooth transition to operations including as-built documentation, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and asset registers.\nEnsure operational readiness, maintainability, and uptime SLA compliance.\nSupport training of O&M teams and post-handover stabilization.\nValidate performance metrics including PUE, WUE, and system reliability KPIs.\nEducation & Certifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.\nMaster's Degree in Business Administration, engineering leadership, or similar, preferred.\nPreferred: PMP, CDCP, ATD (Accredited Tier Designer)\nExperience:\nMinimum 10 years in data center construction, commissioning, or hyperscale infrastructure projects.\nExperience with 275kV grid intake and campus-scale developments preferred.\nProven delivery of large-scale Tier III+ or hyperscale DCs (50 MW+).\nWorking-level of knowledge of critical data center systems design and operation including HVAC (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling systems, etc.), Electrical (LV/MV distribution, UPS systems, generators, etc.), Fire Suppression systems (Pumps/Motors, pre-action, sprinklers, etc.), and BMS/SCADA software.\nExperience managing EPC / D&B contractors and complex stakeholder environments.\nTechnical Skills:\nKnowledge of electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing, HVAC systems, IT infrastructure, security system\nFamiliarity with Uptime, TIA, NFPA, IEC, ISO standards.\nExperience in project management tools: Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.\nSoft Skills & Leadership:\nExcellent leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder management.\nEffective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving under tight deadlines.\nStrong decision-making under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments.\nKey Competencies\nCandidate should take full ownership of projects and provide hands-on technical and managerial leadership.\nMust be capable of delivering 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Our goal is to create an environment where embracing differences helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nEdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.\nFor more information on how we process your data, visit our Data Privacy Policy here.","datePosted":"2026-05-28T13:11:01.799Z","dateModified":"2026-05-28T13:11:01.799Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Edgeconnex","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ashville","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8705f7f4fe3bfd21b17c2e04"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8705f7f4fe3bfd21b17c2e04"}}