Together AI · 1 week ago
MEP Manager, Data Centers
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $280K/yrTogether AI is a research-driven artificial intelligence company. As the first MEP Manager, you will oversee MEP systems on Data Center Projects, ensuring compliance with design and regulations while managing contractors and coordinating with various stakeholders.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIInternetIT InfrastructureOpen Source
Responsibilities
The MEP Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems on Data Center Projects
Evaluate Datacenter properties for deployment and use and of high power GPU servers
Coordinate MEP designs with architectural and structural disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts (clash detection)
Review MEP drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure accuracy and compliance
Monitor installation and commissioning activities on-site for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems
Manage contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables
Conduct regular site inspections and attend coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Verify material submittals, method statements, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements
Liaise with consultants, architects, and the client to ensure technical requirements are met
Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules for MEP works
Ensure that all MEP works are executed safely and in compliance with local codes and standards
Lead testing and commissioning activities and ensure successful handover of MEP systems
Project set up with project budget and schedule creation including oversight
RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination
Assist team on facilitating design and construction phases
Assist with coordination of contractors. Either traditional contractors or design build contractors
Oversight of physical construction activities on site
Assist with coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment
For assigned construction projects, manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources
Report to assigned project team and manager
QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy
Review monthly billing with team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget
Ensure ‘lessons learned’ are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Qualification
Required
Subject matter expert in data center electrical/mechanical systems, infrastructure, and engineering practices
Experience on large construction projects with an operational perspective
Technical understanding of data center design (power, cooling, plumbing)
Planning, coordinating, and overseeing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems on Data Center Projects
Ensuring MEP installations are completed in accordance with design, budget, quality, and schedule requirements
Compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
Evaluating Datacenter properties for deployment and use of high power GPU servers
Coordinating MEP designs with architectural and structural disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts (clash detection)
Reviewing MEP drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure accuracy and compliance
Monitoring installation and commissioning activities on-site for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems
Managing contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables
Conducting regular site inspections and attending coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Verifying material submittals, method statements, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements
Liaising with consultants, architects, and the client to ensure technical requirements are met
Assisting in the development and maintenance of project schedules for MEP works
Ensuring that all MEP works are executed safely and in compliance with local codes and standards
Leading testing and commissioning activities and ensuring successful handover of MEP systems
Project set up with project budget and schedule creation including oversight
RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination
Assisting team on facilitating design and construction phases
Assisting with coordination of contractors. Either traditional contractors or design build contractors
Oversight of physical construction activities on site
Assisting with coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment
Managing General Contractors and vendors project management resources for assigned construction projects
Reporting to assigned project team and manager
QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy
Reviewing monthly billing with team, confirming substantiation and audit vs budget
Ensuring 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
Ensuring project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
Working closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Benefits
Startup equity
Health insurance
Other competitive benefits
Company
Together AI
Together AI is a cloud-based platform designed for constructing open-source generative AI and infrastructure for developing AI models.
Founded in 2022
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (19)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$533.5MKey Investors
Salesforce VenturesLux Capital
2025-02-20Series B· $305M
2024-03-13Series A· $106M
2023-11-29Series A· $102.5M
Leadership Team
Vipul Ved Prakash
Co-Founder & CEO
Kae Ike Lim
Executive Assistant to Co-Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-27
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