Mechanical Construction Manager

Rippling, Inc.; Cedar Creek (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy seeks an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager for the Cedar Creek project. You will represent the owner, overseeing mechanical and piping installation from major equipment to balance of plant, ensuring quality and safety.

Role requires 12+ years in mechanical/piping construction in power or process plants, with 5+ years supervising and strong ASME knowledge. On-site leadership and coordination with EPC teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in mechanical and piping construction on power or process plants.
• 5+ years supervising mechanical projects.
• 5+ years representing an owner over an EPC contractor under lump-sum contract.
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, B31.1 and B31.3.
• Hands-on with large rotating equipment and heavy lifts.
• Experience with large-bore and high-pressure piping systems.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of major mechanical equipment, from delivery through to setting.
• Oversee piping fabrication, installation and support systems plant-wide.
• Review rigging plans and crane placement, and attend critical lifts.
• Track equipment setting, alignment and grouting against vendor tolerances.
• Oversee tank installation and testing, fuel gas skids and water treatment.
• Review test packages and monitor pressure testing, with QA owning examination coverage.
• Monitor preservation, storage and material traceability through to installation.
• Review work packages, attend walkdowns and drive punch list closure.

Skills

Mechanical construction experience

Piping construction experience

Leadership/supervision

Owner representation

ASME knowledge

Rotating equipment handling

Heavy lifting operations

High-pressure piping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Pacifico Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates energy infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. In the U.S., we are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing AI and large-scale data centers: access to reliable power. Our private grids bring dedicated generation and energy storage directly to customers, helping projects move forward without waiting for traditional utility connections. We draw on Pacifico Energy Group’s experience across the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas. Joining Pacifico means helping turn ambitious energy projects into operating infrastructure, with work that connects directly to the people and businesses building the future of AI.

Cedar Creek is a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine power project built under a lump-sum EPC contract. As Mechanical Construction Manager you represent the owner for all mechanical and piping installation, from major equipment through to the balance of plant.

What you get to do:

• Oversee installation of major mechanical equipment, from delivery through to setting.
• Oversee piping fabrication, installation and support systems plant-wide.
• Review rigging plans and crane placement, and attend critical lifts.
• Track equipment setting, alignment and grouting against vendor tolerances.
• Oversee tank installation and testing, fuel gas skids and water treatment.
• Review test packages and monitor pressure testing, with QA owning examination coverage.
• Monitor preservation, storage and material traceability through to installation.
• Review work packages, attend walkdowns and drive punch list closure.

What you bring to the role:

• 12+ years in mechanical and piping construction on power or process plants, 5 supervising.
• 5+ years representing an owner over an EPC contractor under a lump-sum contract.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, B31.1 and B31.3.
• Hands-on experience with large rotating equipment and heavy lifts.
• Experience with large-bore and high-pressure piping systems.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Nice to have:

• OSHA 30 — provided by the project after mobilization if you do not hold it.