Roles We Place
Executive search for transformational hires. Specialist search for high-consequence roles. Monthly volume for the positions that keep programmes moving.
All salary ranges are indicative of current USA data centre market rates, based on active market intelligence from live searches and published industry sources. Northern Virginia rates are typically at the higher end of each range. Fees are discussed transparently at the point of engagement and vary by role level and search complexity.
Executive search for senior leadership roles. Full retained engagement. Typically 8–12 week process from brief to placement. Fee on application.
$180,000 – $280,000
P&L responsibility for MEP operations across multiple data centre programmes. Typically 15+ years experience, proven track record across hyperscale or colocation delivery. Full leadership of project execution and business unit performance.
$115,000 – $165,000
Contract oversight across multiple projects or a single large programme. Strong commercial acumen, NEC/AIA contract competence, data centre sector experience preferred. Subcontractor management and risk mitigation focus.
$110,000 – $155,000
Leading tender submissions for hyperscale and colocation MEP packages. Requires deep understanding of data centre scope, strong written communication, and pre-construction experience with US procurement processes.
Retained or exclusive search for mid-senior specialist roles. Typically 4–8 weeks to placement. These roles carry significant programme risk when empty.
$130,000 – $200,000 (NoVA: $175k–$240k+)
The most in-demand role in USA data centre delivery. Responsible for all commissioning activity across electrical and mechanical systems. Data centre background essential. Highly passive candidate market. Direct outreach only.
$130,000 – $195,000
Overall delivery responsibility for MEP packages on hyperscale or colocation programmes. Managing subcontractors, schedule, cost, and client interface. Mission-critical or data centre delivery experience required.
$110,000 – $160,000
Responsible for Building Management System and Energy Power Management System delivery and integration. Typically requires Johnson Controls, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, or equivalent platform experience in a critical environment.
$120,000 – $170,000
Overseeing medium and high voltage electrical works including switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems in live data centre environments. NFPA 70E compliance, Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) status preferred.
$110,000 – $155,000
Quality and commissioning, qualification, and verification oversight. ASHRAE, NFPA, or similar process background. Experience managing integrated systems testing (IST) and Cx protocols on data centre programmes.
$120,000 – $175,000
Managing design development and coordination across MEP disciplines on data centre programmes. Proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD, strong understanding of data centre MEP design standards and Tier classification requirements.
$95,000 – $140,000
Technical delivery of medium and high voltage electrical scope on data centre sites. Works closely with the HV Manager. Relevant electrical engineering qualification, NFPA 70E, experience with critical power infrastructure required.
$110,000 – $160,000
Pricing MEP packages for data centre projects at tender stage. Strong mechanical or electrical background, experience estimating in critical environments or data centre sector. Familiarity with US procurement and subcontractor bid structures preferred.
$85,000 – $125,000
Programming, commissioning, and testing of BMS/EPMS systems in live data centre environments. Platform-specific experience (Johnson Controls, Schneider, Siemens) and data centre site credentials typically required.
Typically placed within 2–4 weeks. Consistent pipeline of qualified candidates across the USA data centre market.
$110,000 – $165,000
Project-level delivery responsibility for MEP scope within a data centre programme. Managing schedule, cost, quality, and subcontractor performance day-to-day. Mission-critical environment experience strongly preferred.
$80,000 – $120,000
Hands-on commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems on data centre sites. Works under the Commissioning Manager. Relevant discipline qualification and data centre site experience required. OSHA 30 beneficial.
$90,000 – $135,000
Day-to-day field supervision of MEP works within live data centre environments. OSHA 30 and First Aid typically required. Experience managing MEP subcontractors in a critical or mission-critical environment preferred.
$75,000 – $110,000
Technical and schedule support to the MEP PM. Managing RFIs, submittals, O&M documentation, and schedule tracking. Degree-qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering. Data centre project experience beneficial.
$90,000 – $135,000
Developing and maintaining schedules for MEP packages on data centre projects. Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project proficiency required. Experience scheduling commissioning phases on hyperscale programmes is highly valued.
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