Mechanical Design Manager - Data Center Construction (Remote - US only)

IllTip; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

IllTip is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to lead mechanical and electrical design for data center and facility projects in the United States. The role supports Project Managers and Project Directors and collaborates with clients, design consultants and contractors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management for large-scale facilities, hands-on design leadership, and strong presentation and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a closely related construction field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in construction, including data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical design and engineering leadership with knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience managing teams of project managers and client accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the US construction market and full project lifecycle.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs/PDs in design and construction with leadership in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide guidance on maintainable power and mechanical systems and client service.
• Maintain basis of design, prototypes, templates and mechanical design standards across evolving requirements.
• Manage external design consultants to deliver documents on schedule and budget.
• Review design RFPs and define scope for mechanical engineering; support submittals and testing.
• Prepare project docs, reports and client presentations; coordinate team meetings.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical design

Engineering leadership

Team management

Client accounts management

Communication skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field

Job description

An international construction and project management consultancy is hiring a Mechanical Design Manager to lead mechanical and electrical design for new builds and existing facilities, with a strong focus on data center development. The role supports Project Managers and Project Directors and works closely with clients, design consultants and contractors. The salary range is base pay only; the employer may pay above or below the range based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers or Project Directors in running projects through design and construction, with emphasis on electrical and mechanical system leadership
• Provide technical guidance on concurrently maintainable power and mechanical systems and keep client services at a high standard
• Maintain the basis of design, prototype designs, template specifications and mechanical design standards across evolving requirements
• Manage external design consultants so mechanical contract documents are delivered on schedule, on budget and to company standards
• Review design RFPs and help define scope for mechanical engineering services; support vendor submittal reviews, factory witness testing and OFCI equipment evaluation
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports and client presentations, and coordinate project team meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a closely related construction field
• At least 8 years of project management experience in construction, including large-scale data center or mission-critical facilities
• Hands-on experience in mechanical design and engineering leadership, with a solid grounding in mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience managing teams of project managers and support staff, and managing client accounts
• Strong knowledge of the local US construction market and the full project lifecycle
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, plus experience with business development and cross-selling to clients

Applicants must be based in: United States.