Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centre

Leap29; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single-occupancy apartment

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Leap29 is recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Data Centre development in Western Finland. The role covers two initial buildings on a four-building site, with potential to secure the remaining two.

The package includes chilled-water risers, plantroom skids, interconnecting pipework, testing, QA and commissioning coordination. You will take responsibility from mobilisation through installation and handover, lead the site teams, and coordinate with the

Qualifications

• Mechanical project management experience
• Experience delivering chilled-water and/or major pipework packages
• Strong site leadership and coordination of installation teams

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for assigned mechanical packages from mobilisation through installation, testing and handover.
• Manage installation of chilled-water risers and associated pipework.
• Oversee 16 internal plantroom skids per building and interconnecting pipework.
• Manage site installation teams and coordinate mechanical activities against the project programme.
• Liaise with Ireland-based project support on delivery sequencing, materials and hire equipment.
• Monitor progress and provide weekly reports on progress, delays, variations and upcoming activities.

Skills

Mechanical PM

Chilled-water systems

Pipework coordination

Site leadership

Tools

FieldView

Revizto

4Projects

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centre

Location: Western Finland

Employment: Permanent

Rotation: 10/4 or preferably 17/4

Start: Early mid November 2026

Package: Competitive

Benefits: Single-occupancy apartment and vehicle provided

The Project

We are recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Data Centre development in Western Finland.

The initial scope covers two buildings on a four-building development, with the potential for the mechanical contractor to secure the remaining two buildings.

The mechanical package includes chilled-water risers, plantroom skids, interconnecting pipework, testing, QA and commissioning coordination.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for assigned mechanical packages from mobilisation through installation, testing and handover.
• Manage the installation of chilled-water risers and associated pipework.
• Oversee 16 internal plantroom skids per building and the interconnecting pipework between skids and risers.
• Manage site installation teams and coordinate mechanical activities against the project programme.
• Liaise with the Ireland-based project/support team regarding delivery sequencing, materials and hire equipment.
• Monitor progress against programme and provide weekly reporting covering progress, delays, variations and upcoming activities.
• Coordinate pressure testing, torquing and QA documentation for installed systems.
• Ensure accurate project records are maintained using systems including FieldView, Revizto and 4Projects.
• Coordinate commissioning of plant skid equipment and testing of installed pipework.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and head office to organise commissioning once water and power become available.
• Coordinate with other contractors responsible for the wider chilled-water and commissioning scope.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and installation compliance throughout delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong mechanical construction/project management background.
• Demonstrable experience delivering chilled-water and/or major pipework packages.
• Previous pipefitting or mechanical installation experience highly advantageous.
• Experience managing mechanical installation teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of pressure testing, mechanical QA and commissioning/handover.
• Able to manage programme, materials, sequencing, delays and variations.
• Comfortable working on rotational projects in Finland.
• Data Centre experience is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates from other technically complex mechanical environments will be considered where they have strong chilled-water/pipework delivery experience.

Interview Process

• Two-stage interview process.
• Approximately 3–4 weeks from first interview through to completion.
• Target site start: early to mid-November 2026.