Data Center Mechanical Project Manager

Shambaugh-; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son in Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to pre-plan and manage Mission Critical / Data Center construction projects, with healthcare and hospital work as needed. Coordinate design and field teams to ensure scope, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, and experience with MS Project, change orders, and subcontractor management.

Qualifications

• Five years of Project Management or Project Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience managing $1–5 million projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Experience monitoring labor performance and tracking progress.
• Ability to read plans for ordering material and estimating change orders.
• Ability to order, track and expedite timely delivery of MEP items.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer orientation and teamwork.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date change order, subcontractor, RFI, and contingency logs.
• Review mechanical drawings and specs for inconsistencies and clarity.
• Prepare, review, approve, and submit submittals for materials and equipment.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure on-time installation per plan.
• Attend project coordination meetings to keep work on schedule.
• Walk sites with stakeholders to verify compliance and remediation as needed.
• Track equipment deliveries and support installations and startup.
• Participate in job tracking and earned value management reporting.
• Submit accurate estimates and change orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate with purchasing, subcontractors, and fabricators to secure scope and price.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
• Satisfy customers to develop repeat business.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Project engineering

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Labor tracking

Plan reading

MEP coordination

Communication

Team player

Attendance

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Shambaugh & Son in Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to pre-plan and manage Mission Critical / Data Center construction projects, with healthcare and hospital work as needed. Coordinate design and field teams to ensure scope, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, and experience with MS Project, change orders, and subcontractor management.