Data Centre MEPF Manager

Job Title: MEPF Manager – Data Center Construction (Contract)
Location: Milan, Italy (on-site)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 12 months (initial term)
Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Languages Required: Fluent in Italian and English
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced MEPF Manager to oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems on a major hyperscale data center project in Milan. This is a critical position supporting the delivery of a mission-critical facility, ensuring high-performance infrastructure systems are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

As the MEPF Manager, you will act as the on-site technical authority across all MEPF disciplines. You will lead coordination between contractors, engineering teams, and commissioning partners while maintaining compliance with local regulations and international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of all MEP and fire protection systems across the project lifecycle— from design validation through installation and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary on-site technical point of contact for MEPF systems and coordinate across internal engineering, design, and commissioning teams.
• Manage contractor execution of HVAC, chilled water, CRACs, switchgear, UPS, generators, fire suppression, and plumbing systems.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including shop drawings, equipment submittals, method statements, and test plans.
• Oversee site inspections, QA/QC reviews, and witness factory and site acceptance tests.
• Track MEPF progress against schedule milestones, highlighting risks and ensuring readiness for commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, health and safety regulations, and internal engineering standards.
• Manage change control, technical queries, and field resolutions with subcontractors and consultants.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installation progress, testing records, and turnover packages.
• Support system troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and integrated testing.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline – OR – At least 6+ years of experience managing MEPF systems on complex construction projects.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience delivering MEPF systems on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Technical proficiency across mechanical systems (cooling, HVAC), electrical systems (UPS, power distribution), and fire protection infrastructure.
• Fluent in both Italian and English, written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of local construction codes, permitting, and compliance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and MEP coordination models.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience delivering hyperscale data centres or critical facilities such as hospitals, labs, or industrial manufacturing sites.
• Familiarity with commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) procedures.
• Understanding of technical standards including NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, and Italian building/fire codes.
• Proficiency in construction and commissioning platforms such as Procore, BIM 360, or similar.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, NEBOSH, or Certified MEP Manager.
• Experience in acting as an owner’s representative or lead MEP coordinator on site.