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

PORR AG; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Career development

Team events

Employee discounts

Job security

Zusammenfassung

PORR AG is seeking a Mechanical Lead to manage site delivery on a large data center construction project. You will lead a mechanical team, coordinate subcontractors, oversee installation of cooling systems, chilled water, ventilation, and plant rooms, and ensure QA/QC and commissioning readiness.

We value a degree in mechanical engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience on large projects, preferably in data centers or mission-critical environments.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable mechanical qualification.
• 8+ years' mechanical construction experience on large projects.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, chilled water, ventilation, plant installation, pipework, valves, supports, testing, and commissioning interfaces.
• Good understanding of maintainability, 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead mechanical works on site, incl. cooling, chilled water, pipework, and plant rooms.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and verify against drawings and methods.
• Review drawings, submittals, procurement status, and installation details.
• Plan plant access, lifting routes, sequencing, and testing areas.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, BMS, controls, and commissioning teams.
• Track long-lead equipment, testing readiness, flushing, and pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC and complete handover documents.
• Ensure safe mechanical works including lifting, pressure testing, hot works and permits.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project coordination

Quality control

Testing & commissioning

Subcontractor management

Safety & permits

Vendor management

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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