Data Center Mechanical Project Engineer

Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

Training and development

Team environment

Job summary

Harder Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to support the construction of a large-scale mission critical data center in rural Texas. You will work with project teams, field leadership, and other stakeholders to deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and executing assigned mechanical scopes, coordinating with multiple trades, and reviewing drawings for constructability.

Qualifications

• 1- 4 years of construction management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned mechanical scopes on large mission critical data center projects
• Coordinate daily with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, designers, and owners to maintain project progress
• Review mechanical, plumbing, piping, and equipment drawings to verify constructability and identify potential conflicts before installation
• Develop work packages, installation plans, and short‑term look‑ahead schedules that support field execution
• Track labor productivity, quantities installed, earned value, and percent complete
• Prepare labor forecasts, equipment forecasts, and cost projections for assigned scopes
• Coordinate procurement activities including material releases, purchase orders, fabrication status, deliveries, and inventory management
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, turnover documentation, and as‑built drawings
• Support commissioning activities, startup planning, system turnover, and owner acceptance
• Identify project risks early and work collaboratively to develop solutions
• Mentor Field Engineers and provide guidance as they develop their technical and project management skills
• Promote Harder’s safety culture by ensuring all work is planned and executed safely

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harder Mechanical is seeking a Project Engineer to support the construction of a large-scale mission critical data center in rural Texas. You will work with project teams, field leadership, and other stakeholders to deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and executing assigned mechanical scopes, coordinating with multiple trades, and reviewing drawings for constructability.