Mechanical Construction/ Project Manager ( Data Centers)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Mechanical Construction Project Manager for a data center project in Abernathy, TX. Lead mechanical construction activities from kickoff to turnover, including HVAC, piping, and commissioning.

Required 8–15 years in industrial construction with at least 5 years on mechanical projects, strong leadership, and ability to manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractors on active sites.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of industrial construction experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing mechanical construction projects, data center projects.
• Experience managing mechanical systems: HVAC, chilled water, cooling towers, process piping, utility piping, piping, pumps, heat exchangers, fire protection, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, labor productivity, procurement, subcontractors, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, industrial piping, hydrotesting, commissioning, contract administration, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on active construction sites, walk extensive job sites, climb stairs and ladders, wear PPE, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction activities from project kickoff through turnover and closeout.
• Manage HVAC, chilled water, piping, plumbing, fire protection, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate mechanical work with engineering, electrical, structural, civil, controls, commissioning, owners, and subcontractors.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, labor productivity, cost forecasts, procurement, and change orders.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, manpower, materials, progress, and contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary client contact for mechanical project execution and issue resolution.
• Promote job-site safety and ensure work meets project specifications, codes, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Lead inspections, testing, punch-list completion, commissioning support, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Provide leadership and support to superintendents, coordinators, field engineers, foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Site safety awareness

Scheduling & budgeting

Tools

HVAC systems knowledge

Piping & plumbing

Reading drawings & specs

Change management

Job description

Mechanical Construction or Project Manager

Location: Abernathy, Texas — Data Center Project

Employment Type: Exempt

Required Qualifications

• 8–15 years of industrial construction experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing mechanical construction projects. Data Center Projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical systems such as HVAC, chilled water, cooling towers, process piping, utility piping, plumbing, pumps, heat exchangers, fire protection, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, labor productivity, procurement, subcontractors, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, industrial piping, hydrotesting, commissioning, contract administration, and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on active construction sites, walk extensive job sites, climb stairs and ladders, wear required PPE, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction activities from project kickoff through turnover and closeout.
• Manage HVAC, chilled water, piping, plumbing, fire protection, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate mechanical work with engineering, electrical, structural, civil, controls, commissioning, owners, and subcontractors.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, labor productivity, cost forecasts, procurement, and change orders.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, manpower, materials, progress, and contract requirements.
• Serve as the primary client contact for mechanical project execution and issue resolution.
• Promote job-site safety and ensure work meets project specifications, codes, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Lead inspections, testing, punch-list completion, commissioning support, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Provide leadership and support to superintendents, coordinators, field engineers, foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors.