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Mission Critical Construction Manager (MEP)

Amentum

Company websiteamentum.com (Amentum, opens in new tab)

Base salary $100K  to $140K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Sterling, VA

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  • LocationSterling, VA
  • WorkplaceOn-site
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (37 min ago) · observed since

About this job

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts.    While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities.

Mission Critical Construction Manager (MEP)

The Mission Critical Construction Manager is a Foreman/Superintendent role responsible for managing internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. Scopes vary from minor BMS/EPMS upgrade projects to major multidisciplinary scopes involving multiple subcontractors and trades. This position will be based onsite at various data centers.

Responsibilities


  • Full time on-site beginning at 6AM
  • Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission critical renovation/upgrade projects that include BMS, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work
  • Maintain safe working environment and champion our safety culture
  • Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout
  • Provide technical direction and support for Trade Partners and field crews in daily construction activities
  • Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team
  • Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation
  • Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required
  • Attend site visits with client and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals
  • Promote positive customer relationships
  • Coordinate site access and badging requests
  • Identify process bottlenecks and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements and Experience


  • 3-5 years or more of Mission Critical and Data Center construction field management experience. Experience working in live datacenters required.
  • Experience running crews in live datacenter environments required.
  • Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices
  • Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods. Specific requirements include:
    • Ability to read and interpret a one-line diagram
    • Ability to interpret P&ID/BMS Controls diagrams
    • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and trace the flow of power
    • Ability to abide and understand simple and complex LOTO procedures and coach others on how to follow
  • OSHA30 Certificate preferred
  • Experience with BMS and EPMS systems construction, integration, and commissioning tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Solution orientated with solid problem-solving skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
  • Ability to pass background check
  • Must be able to work for any US Employer without current or future visa sponsorship

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and work at heights.


Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $140,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Source: Amentum on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 259 Engineering (non-software) roles in Virginia listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $111,300 to $136,600.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amentum roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amentum roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Mission Critical Construction Manager (MEP) (this listing)$100K - $140K
Ops Watch Officer$100K - $145K
Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)$100K - $150K
Instructional System Design$100K - $150K
Process Engineer$100K - $150K
Process Engineer$100K - $150K
Test Engineer$100K - $135K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amentum roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-12
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Location as the employer wrote it: US-VA-Sterling

$100,000 - $140,000

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