Data Center Mechanical PM: Lead Critical Infra Onsite

Overwatch-Mission-Critical; Barstow (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning at data center sites. The role requires onsite presence and travel as needed, managing budgets, schedules, and field teams to ensure compliance with specifications and client expectations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of mechanical PM experience on large-scale projects and 3+ years in data centers, with a solid grasp of HVAC, piping, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical construction project management experience, preferably on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• 3+ years of data center experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled-water distribution, mechanical piping, plumbing, and mechanical equipment installation.
• Experience managing mechanical construction budgets, schedules, procurement, and change orders.
• Knowledge of building codes and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through installation, commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.
• Oversee mechanical scope execution, coordinating superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and field personnel to meet project objectives.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, cost forecasting, procurement, change orders, labor costs, and contract administration.
• Coordinate installation of HVAC, chilled-water systems, mechanical piping, plumbing, hydronic systems, and associated critical cooling infrastructure.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, material takeoffs, and constructability issues.

Skills

Mechanical PM

Data center experience

Budget management

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Accubid

Job description

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning at data center sites. The role requires onsite presence and travel as needed, managing budgets, schedules, and field teams to ensure compliance with specifications and client expectations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of mechanical PM experience on large-scale projects and 3+ years in data centers, with a solid grasp of HVAC, piping, and