Mechanical Construction Manager - Data Centre Project

Peoitaly; Milano; In loco; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PeoItaly is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager for a large-scale Data Centre project in Bertonico, Lombardy. You will manage mechanical construction activities on site, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings and submittals, and ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have eight+ years in mechanical construction, strong HVAC/piping expertise, and experience delivering complex installations with multidisciplinary teams in international projects.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• At least eight years of professional experience in mechanical construction with strong site management focus.
• Proven experience managing mechanical installations on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping and building services.
• Experience with installation, testing, commissioning and handover processes.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and submittals.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Available to work full-time on site in Bertonico, Lodi.

Mansioni

• Manage and oversee all mechanical construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations in coordination with the wider project team.
• Supervise mechanical subcontractors and monitor performance against the programme.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with PMs, planners, consultants and design teams.
• Review drawings, specs and submittals for compliance and buildability.
• Oversee installation of HVAC and piping systems.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specs and standards.
• Maintain QA/QC processes and project records.
• Attend and lead site meetings and handover meetings.
• Monitor interfaces with electrical and BIM teams.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Support cost monitoring and variations discussions.
• Prepare progress reports for management.
• Manage snagging and close-out of mechanical items.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover of systems.
• Promote strong safety culture on site.

Conoscenze

HVAC knowledge

Site management

Leadership

English proficiency

Multidisciplinary coordination

Drawings & submittals review

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

BIM

Descrizione del lavoro

Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre

About the opportunity

PeoItaly, an employment agency authorised by the Italian Ministry of Labour, is conducting this search on behalf of a confidential international general contractor specialising in the design, construction and delivery of major Data Centre and mission-critical projects across Europe.

The company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join the project team supporting a large-scale Data Centre development in Bertonico, in the province of Lodi.

The successful candidate will be employed directly by the client and will take responsibility for managing mechanical construction activities on site, ensuring that the works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with the required technical and quality standards.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for a construction professional with strong experience in HVAC, piping and building-services installations who is comfortable coordinating subcontractors and managing complex site activities through construction, testing, commissioning and final handover.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all mechanical construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations in coordination with the wider project team.
• Supervise mechanical subcontractors, monitoring performance, productivity, manpower levels and progress against the agreed programme.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with Project Managers, Planners, consultants, design teams and other construction disciplines.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, technical submittals and construction documentation to verify compliance, quality and buildability.
• Liaise with the design team to ensure that drawings, technical information and material submittals are issued in accordance with programme requirements.
• Oversee the installation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping and associated building services.
• Ensure that mechanical works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards and quality requirements.
• Implement and maintain the required QA/QC processes, inspections and project records.
• Ensure that subcontractor documentation, including quality and health and safety documentation, is complete and kept up to date.
• Attend and lead site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings, coordination meetings and handover meetings.
• Monitor construction sequencing, interfaces and dependencies with electrical, CSA, BIM and commissioning teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, design, installation and coordination issues.
• Support commercial management by monitoring costs, reviewing variations and participating in regular commercial meetings.
• Prepare and issue progress reports to senior management and the wider project team.
• Manage mechanical snagging and punch-list activities, ensuring the timely close-out of outstanding items.
• Support testing, commissioning, completion and handover activities for mechanical systems.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across the site.

Candidate profile

We are interested in candidates with:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of professional experience in mechanical construction, with a strong focus on site management.
• Proven experience managing mechanical installations on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, piping and associated mechanical building services.
• Practical understanding of mechanical installation, testing, commissioning and handover processes.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, multidisciplinary coordination and programme delivery.
• Proven experience supervising subcontractors and driving progress against project milestones.
• The ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, technical submittals and construction documentation.
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Availability to work full-time on site in Bertonico, in the province of Lodi.

Previous experience in Data Centres or other mission-critical environments is highly valued. Candidates with relevant experience in industrial plants, pharmaceutical facilities, hospitals, energy projects, advanced manufacturing or other technically complex construction environments may also be considered.

What is offered

• Direct permanent employment with the client.
• Gross annual salary: €65,000-€85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to join a leading international company operating in the Data Centre sector.
• Involvement in a major, technically complex Data Centre construction project.
• Collaboration with experienced international construction, engineering and commissioning teams.
• A multidisciplinary and highly professional working environment.
• Professional-development and career-growth opportunities.

Location:

Bertonico, Province of Lodi, Italy

Workplace type:

On-site

Employment type:

Full-time, permanent

PeoItaly does not charge candidates any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This opportunity is open to qualified candidates of all genders and backgrounds in accordance with applicable anti-discrimination legislation.

Privacy

Personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the GDPR and applicable privacy legislation. Further information regarding the processing of personal data will be made available during the application process.