Mechanical Lead (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

PORR Deutschland GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Health initiatives and insurance

Team-building activities

Job summary

PORR Deutschland GmbH is looking for a Mechanical Lead in Berlin to oversee mechanical site delivery on a significant data center construction project. The role includes managing cooling systems, subcontractors, and ensuring quality control and testing readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has a minimum of 8 years of experience in large construction projects. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of German or Polish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of mechanical construction experience on large projects.
• Experience in data center or high-tech projects preferred.
• Fluency in English; German or Polish skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical site delivery for a large data center project.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Control mechanical works and safety requirements on site.

Skills

Mechanical construction experience

Cooling systems knowledge

Leadership skills

Subcontractor management

Technical interface coordination

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Mechanical Lead to manage mechanical site delivery on a large data center construction project.

The role covers mechanical installation, plant coordination, subcontractor management, technical interfaces, quality control, testing support, and commissioning readiness.

• Leadership of mechanical works on site, including cooling systems, chilled water, pipework, ventilation, CRAH/CRAC units, plant rooms, pumps, valves, supports, insulation, and fire protection interfaces.
• Coordination of mechanical subcontractors and verification of compliance with current drawings, specifications, and approved method statements.
• Review of mechanical drawings, technical submissions, procurement status, and installation details.
• Coordination of plant access, lifting routes, installation sequence, maintenance zones, and testing areas.
• Coordination of mechanical interfaces with electrical, CSA, BMS, controls, fire protection, and commissioning teams.
• Tracking of long‑lead equipment, testing readiness, flushing, pressure testing, balancing, and pre‑commissioning status.
• Coordination of inspections with QA/QC and completion of test records and handover documents.
• Safe control of mechanical works, including lifting, pressure testing, hot works, and permit requirements.

Your Profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable mechanical qualification.
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical construction experience on large projects.
• Experience in data center, mission‑critical, industrial, energy, or high‑tech projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, chilled water, ventilation, plant installation, pipework, valves, supports, testing, and commissioning interfaces.
• Good understanding of maintainability, access, water quality, leak prevention, and BMS/controls interfaces.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and vendor packages.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications or construction licences desirable.
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous.

Your Benefits

There are many reasons to choose a job at PORR:

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects.
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long‑term professional goals.
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time.
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+.
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events.
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well‑established construction group.
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements.